Nofence for sheep and goats

For sheep and goat producers scaling operations or improving efficiency, Nofence offers practical solutions. The technology works with natural behavior, supports diverse business models, and removes infrastructure constraints.

How Nofence for sheep and goats work

Sheep and goat producers are using Nofence to do what traditional fencing never could. From solar grazing and invasive species control to wildfire prevention and contract grazing, virtual fencing gives producers the freedom to work anywhere, even in challenging terrain.

Each animal wears a solar-powered GPS collar designed for sheep and goats. The collar uses audio cues and gentle pulses to guide animals within virtual boundaries you create and adjust from your phone. Goats learn quickly, and once trained, the rest follow. Even cautious sheep adapt within days.

With GPS, cellular networks, and HerdNet™ collar-to-collar communication, you can manage pastures and monitor your animals from anywhere. Hours of fence work become seconds of phone work, helping producers scale from a few animals to hundreds and take on opportunities that weren’t possible before.

“I can increase the amount of grazable acreage by using collars on the ground I wouldn't fence otherwise. Not only that, I know exactly where my sheep are. I don't have to fear the unknown anymore."

Beau Stafford Wisconsin

Operate more efficiently

The labor demands of managing sheep and goats—especially when working multiple sites or providing contract grazing services—can limit what you're able to do. Nofence changes that equation.

Eliminate fence setup and teardown

Many producers spend hours on fence logistics. Setting up electronets, moving polywire, and transporting infrastructure. With virtual fencing, you can define boundaries through the app and start grazing. When it's time to move the herd, you can adjust boundaries in seconds.

Scale your operation

Virtual fencing removes physical fence constraints, enabling producers to take on more contract work, manage larger flocks/herds, and service multiple sites simultaneously. One targeted grazing operation grew from 80 to 400 head because virtual fencing eliminated the infrastructure bottleneck.

Manage multiple sites remotely

Monitor and adjust multiple sites without being physically present. Check animals in the morning, adjust boundaries during lunch, and respond to activity changes instantly. This remote capability lets you balance contract grazing with off-farm work or time with family.

Work in challenging terrain

Steep hillsides, dense brush, ridgetops, and obstacles make traditional fencing difficult or impossible. Virtual fencing works where physical fences struggle such as clearing fire hazards on coastal hills, grazing around solar panels, managing rugged terrain, and accessing land that would never justify traditional fencing costs.

“I’m not very tech-savvy, but the Nofence app is so intuitive. It makes managing my goats simple, even on steep hillsides and dense brush. With just a few taps on my phone, I can set up pastures and monitor my goats anywhere.”

Stephanie Mathis California

Peace of Mind

Know where your flock or herd is at all times through continuous GPS tracking. Check the app to see each animal's location and receive immediate alerts if one crosses a boundary. For contract grazers in public spaces, this visibility is essential. You can verify containment and respond quickly when needed without physical presence. For producers balancing family and multiple job sites, remote monitoring changes everything. Check on animals during your child's soccer game, verify containment before off-farm work, and have confidence you'll know if something needs attention.

Data and Analytics

Nofence collars capture continuous location data, helping you understand grazing patterns, animal behavior, and vegetation management effectiveness. For contract grazers, this data demonstrates work being done. Show clients grazing coverage, track time spent in specific areas, and document your vegetation management service. For solar grazing where uniform coverage is critical, data confirms consistent results. Tracking also supports animal health monitoring. Animals that separate from the flock, stop moving normally, or show unusual behavior can be identified through the app, potentially alerting you to health issues before they escalate.

Experience growth

Virtual fencing removes infrastructure as the primary constraint on business growth. Several producers describe how traditional fencing limited what they could do—the time, labor, and logistics of moving fence kept their operations small. Virtual fencing changed that.

The economic benefits show up in multiple ways. The time savings alone can be substantial—producers track hours saved on each job as a key metric for return on investment. One operator describes it as equivalent to hiring another person, but it's technology rather than payroll. The ability to take on more contract work, service multiple clients, and operate efficiently across varied terrain translates directly to business growth.

For operations looking to expand services, virtual fencing opens new possibilities. Land that clients want managed but is too difficult to fence traditionally now becomes accessible. You can offer more flexible grazing solutions, respond to changing vegetation conditions quickly, and deliver reliable results that build your reputation.

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