The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Juliana Ranches: Virtual Fencing Benefits | Ep. 165

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Juliana Ranches from Oregon State University explores the science and practical applications behind virtual fencing in beef cattle production. She explains how the technology improves grazing precision and herd management while addressing animal welfare concerns and research gaps. Discover how behavior, physiology, and innovation intersect in beef cattle production. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Virtual fencing benefits
• Wildfire risk management
• Behavioral data insights
• Cattle welfare research
• Herd control challenges

Meet the guest:

Dr. Juliana Ranches earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida and now serves as an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Oregon State University. Her research focuses on cattle nutrition, behavior, physiology, and technologies like virtual fencing to enhance beef production systems.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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