Virtual Fencing Calculator

Compare the annualized cost of GPS collar-based virtual fencing vs traditional physical fencing for rotational grazing paddocks.

Total pasture (acres)

Number of paddocks

Herd size (head)

Virtual collar cost ($)

Monthly fee per collar ($)

Collar lifespan (years)

Physical fence cost ($/ft)

Physical fence life (years)

Labor cost ($/hr)

Tab to move between fields

Annual savings (virtual vs physical)

-$157

Savings percentage-0.9%

Physical fence (annualized)$16,843

Virtual fence (annualized)$17,000

Physical fence upfront cost$214,896

Virtual collar upfront cost$15,000

Virtual cost per acre/yr$26.56

Physical cost per acre/yr$26.32

Flexibility IndexHigh — virtual fencing can adjust paddocks daily

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Total pasture (acres), Number of paddocks, and Herd size (head).
Set Virtual collar cost ($), Monthly fee per collar ($), and Collar lifespan (years).
Adjust Physical fence cost ($/ft), Physical fence life (years) as needed.
Review the Annual savings (virtual vs physical) ($) result.
Use Savings percentage (%) and Physical fence (annualized) ($) to inform your decision.

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