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Farmer says virtual fencing 'appropriate', but RSPCA says electric shock causes 'acute stress' to animals

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NSW Farmers Dairy Committee chair Phil Ryan said it 'just makes sense' to have it approved for use in NSW. Legislation restricts the use of virtual fencing in NSW, Victoria, SA, NT and ACT. In New Zealand, more than 150,000 cows are using virtual fencing collars. In Tasmania, about 20,000 are using the technology.

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Push to overturn NSW's virtual fencing ban, but RSPCA opposes giving 'electric shock' to animals

Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology. However, a peak animal welfare charity says using electric shocks to train animals raises significant ethical and animal welfare concerns.

3 months ago·Australia

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