Dairy cattle management

For dairy producers, time is in short supply. Nofence helps you manage dry cows and replacement heifers efficiently, so you can stay focused on the milking herd.

How Nofence works on dairy operations

Dairy producers are using Nofence to simplify how they manage dry cows, bred heifers, and replacement stock. Virtual fencing lets you graze non-lactating animals on the land that suits them best, often further from the barn, on rougher ground, or on seasonal pastures that support the dry period.

Each animal wears a solar-powered GPS collar that defines invisible boundaries you control from your phone. The collars use audio cues, followed by gentle pulses, to guide cattle. Most animals quickly learn to respond to sound alone within days of training.

The system connects through GPS and cellular networks, with HerdNet™ collar-to-collar communication keeping herds connected even on remote parcels with lower connectivity. You can adjust grazing areas in real time, whether you’re in the milking parlor, at home, or away from the farm.

The value of Nofence for dairy cattle management

Operate more efficiently

Managing dry stock shouldn’t pull time and focus away from milk production. With Nofence, you can provide consistent grazing for non-lactating animals while keeping labor centred on the milking herd.

Remote management made simple

Place dry cows and heifers on outlying pastures without daily fence checks or herd moves. Set up rotational grazing patterns that build body condition during the dry period and support heifer growth.

Reduce fencing costs on remote land

Many dairy farms lease or own additional ground for dry cattle. Traditional fencing on that land can be costly to install and maintain, especially if it’s used seasonally. Nofence removes that expense while giving you secure, reliable containment.

Make every acre count

When rotational grazing is applied with more control, the benefits extend beyond the pasture. Many producers save thousands of dollars annually by unlocking new grazing ground and reducing feed and fencing costs.

Why Nofence is not suited for lactating dairy cows

Nofence is best suited to extensive grazing systems, where animals stay on pasture for longer stretches without daily returns to central facilities. Nofence collars aren’t designed for lactating cows, and here’s why:

Feeding and milking routines

Milking cows move through parlours, headlocks, and feeding areas several times a day. Daily contact with infrastructure can cause wear and tear, reducing collar life and reliability.

Intensive management needs

Lactating cows need constant access to barns, feed, and close health monitoring. They thrive with hands-on management, something virtual fencing isn’t built for.

Peace of mind, wherever you are

Know where your cattle are at all times, even when they’re miles from the barn. Real-time GPS tracking shows each collared animal in the app. If one crosses a boundary, you’ll get an alert immediately. This visibility brings confidence to daily operations. You can check on dry cows while managing the milking herd, without long drives or time spent walking fence lines.

Data and analytics

Nofence combines reliable GPS technology, durable hardware, and intelligent software built on millions of hours of grazing data. You’ll see how your dry herd uses each pasture, where they graze most, how they move with weather or season, and when rotations need adjusting. This data helps refine stocking rates, plan grazing rotations, and even spot early signs of health issues. If a cow moves less than normal or separates from the group, you’ll be alerted in the app.

Growth without the fencing barrier

Virtual fencing removes infrastructure as a limitation. You can expand dry stock or replacement heifer programs without investing heavily in permanent fencing on remote parcels.

Producers using Nofence have turned leased or marginal ground into productive grazing areas, saving on fencing, feed, and labor. Many describe the time savings as equivalent to hiring an extra pair of hands, without the payroll cost.

By managing more dry cattle off-site, you can grow your operation without crowding facilities near the barn. The ability to rotate collars between lactating and dry animals helps you get even more value from your investment.

The result

With Nofence, dairy producers gain time, flexibility, and insight, all while improving land use and animal welfare. Nofence delivers practical technology that works for the way you farm today, and helps you grow for tomorrow.

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