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Research Project: Knowledge Systems and Tools to Increase the Resilience and Sustainability of Western Rangeland Agriculture

Location: Range Management Research

Title: Implementación de cerca virtual en ganado bovino Criollo Raramuri y la cruza britanica Angus-Hereford

Author
item PEREA, ANDRES - New Mexico State University
item Macon, Lara
item FUNK, M - New Mexico State University
item SPETTER, M - New Mexico State University
item CAMPA-MADRID, S - New Mexico State University
item Estell, Richard
item VANLEEUWEN, D - New Mexico State University
item Spiegal, Sheri
item Bestelmeyer, Brandon
item UTSUMI, SANTIAGO - New Mexico State University

Submitted to: Proceedings of Congreso Internacional de Agricultura Para Zonas Aridas
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/28/2024
Publication Date: 9/1/2024
Citation: Perea, A.R., Macon, L.K., Funk, M.P., Spetter, M.J., Campa-Madrid, S.E., Estell, R.E., VanLeeuwen, D., Spiegal, S.A., Bestelmeyer, B.T., Utsumi, S.A. 2024. Implementación de cerca virtual en ganado bovino Criollo Raramuri y la cruza britanica Angus-Hereford. Proceedings of Congreso Internacional de Agricultura Para Zonas Aridas. Abstract.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Se comparó la respuesta a la implementación de cerca virtual de Bovinos Criollo Raramuri y Angus-Hereford durante el periodo de entrenamiento, y posterior fase a campo. El ganado Angus-Hereford mostró mayor número de alertas sonoras y pulsos eléctricos en los primeros días del entrenamiento, mientras que Criollo Raramuri se mostró más vigilante y cauteloso. No se observaron diferencias en la fase de campo. Los animales aprendieron el funcionamiento de los collares de cerca virtual respetando los limites virtuales, lo cual sugeriría la factibilidad de aplicación ambientes desérticos. English Translation: The response to virtual fencing was compared between Criollo Raramuri and Angus-Hereford cattle during the training period and subsequent field phase. Angus-Hereford cattle showed a greater number of audible alerts and electric pulses in the initial days of training, while Criollo Raramuri cattle were more vigilant and cautious. No differences were observed in the field phase. The animals learned how to operate the virtual fence collars while respecting the virtual boundaries, which would suggest the feasibility of application in desert environments.