5 tips for good virtual fences

Here are our best recommendations to help you succeed when planning and setting up virtual grazing areas.

1. Avoid boundaries in steep downhill slopes 📉
Place the fence boundary on flat ground or on a gentle uphill slope where possible. On steep downhill slopes, animals can gain speed and may cross the boundary before they are able to react to the sound signal. Uphill slopes naturally slow them down.

2. Keep distance from other herds 🐄
Avoid placing the fence boundary directly next to pastures where other animals are grazing. Strong herd instincts may tempt animals to approach neighboring animals and ignore the signals from the collar.

3. Secure critical areas with physical barriers 🚧
Use physical fences or natural barriers (such as dense forest or rock faces) in particularly exposed areas. This is especially important near busy roads or hazardous terrain. The virtual fence can then act as an additional layer of safety within these physical boundaries.

4. Design pastures around natural animal movement ❤️
Observe where your animals prefer to walk and rest. Include existing paths, common resting areas, and reliable water sources within the virtual pasture. When animals have everything they need inside the boundary, their motivation to wander outside is reduced.

5. Avoid narrow corridors 📏
Make sure animals have enough space to move without triggering sound signals from two sides at the same time. We recommend that corridors and driving lanes are at least 15–20 meters wide to prevent confusion or stress.