Livestock learn to respond to audio cues rather than physical barriers. If the cues are ignored, a mild electric pulse, about half the intensity of a hot wire fence, is delivered as a last resort. After training, 96% of interactions with a virtual boundary are resolved with sound alone, no pulse needed. This means livestock can graze naturally, without the stress on both producers and livestock when it comes time to move pastures.

Our training protocol is designed to be gentle, predictable, and animal-centered. Livestock are first introduced to the collars in an inactive state, giving them time to get used to the feel. Training begins when they encounter a single virtual boundary in a pasture enclosed on three sides by physical fences.

Training takes place in Training Pastures which are dedicated learning areas you create in the Nofence app. The combination of physical fence and virtual barriers guide livestock naturally, making the experience safe and easy to understand.

Independent research confirms that Nofence supports animal well-being by fostering a low-stress environment. Studies measuring stress indicators, such as cortisol levels in fecal and hair samples, show that livestock using Nofence experience stress levels comparable to those in traditional electric fenced pastures.

Because the system is predictable, animals learn quickly and interact with the boundary less often, avoiding the unpredictability and accidental shocks common with physical fences. The result: calmer livestock and better health.

Nofence is about more than boundaries. With live GPS tracking and continuous movement monitoring, producers can check on livestock anytime, from anywhere.

Collar data helps identify early signs of illness by comparing an individual animal’s activity against the whole herd’s activity. This allows for faster detection and treatment, saving time and reducing veterinary costs.