Virtual Fencing | CALS
See how our current work and research is bringing new thinking and new solutions to some of today's biggest challenges. In partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, we are developing low-cost virtual livestock fencing that would benefit farmers and animals, improve public health in developing countries, and combat climate change. “This foundational support by the Bezos Earth Fund will catalyze our impactful work in the 2030 Project and AI initiative, from local to global scales, leveraging Cornell University’s unique model of collaboration.” Mitigates greenhouse gas emissions through improved soil & grass health Reduces farm costs & increases productivity Keeps animals away from predators & human water sources This project will develop low-cost virtual fencing for low- and middle-income countries. At the core of our virtual fencing system will be a ruggedized wearable device with a geolocation mechanism, behavioral sensors and stimulus mechanism to control the location of animals within a
“This foundational support by the Bezos Earth Fund will catalyze our impactful work in the 2030 Project and AI initiative, from local to global scales, leveraging Cornell University’s unique model of collaboration.” Benjamin Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Combats Climate Change Mitigates greenhouse gas emissions through improved soil & grass health Improves Livelihoods Reduces farm costs & increases productivity Protects Livestock & Water Keeps animals away from predators & human water sources This project will develop low-cost…
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