Beginning December 22nd, ISDA’s main Boise office at 2270 Old Penitentiary Road will be under construction, and the main public entrance will be temporarily inaccessible. All walk-ins or mail pick-up/drop-offs will be directed to the Animal Health Laboratory at 2300 Old Penitentiary Road.
ISDA offices will be closed for the holiday December 24th, 25th, and 26th.
Virtual fencing is an increasingly popular livestock management technology that utilizes invisible barriers established by Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates to influence livestock movement with a combination of auditory and electrical cues.
Virtual fencing can be a highly effective, cost-efficient, flexible way to change pasture size, manipulate grazing distribution, or avoid sensitive habitat within a pasture but it may not be suitable for all landscapes or management goals. Please review the resources below to determine if virtual fencing is the right fit for you.