Welfare and behaviour implications of virtual fencing in Northern beef cow-calf systems

Project overview

Project title

Welfare and behaviour implications of virtual fencing in Northern beef cow-calf systems.

Project description

This project will investigate use of virtual fencing in northern Australian beef production. The expected outcomes will improve knowledge on efficacy, and implications for animal behaviour and welfare of using virtual fencing in northern cow-calf systems. This research will potentially improve land management in pastoral systems.  

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Dr Beth Penrose
Name of university	Charles Darwin University
Email address	Beth.penrose@cdu.edu.au
Faculty	Faculty of Science and Technology

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Caroline Lee
Email address	Caroline.lee@csiro.au
CSIRO Research Unit	Agriculture and Food

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Mark Dempsey
Name of business/organisation	Gallagher eShepherd
Email address	mark.dempsey@gallagher.com

Further details

Primary location of student	Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin NT 0810, Australia
Industry engagement component location	Gallagher eShepherd: Suite 7, 670 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Gallagher eShepherd headquarters: 181 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton 3206, New Zealand
Ideal student skillset	Essential skills Cattle handling skills Honours or Masters in animal science, veterinary science, agriculture or similar   Desirable skills Experience in animal behaviour research
Application close date	Open until position filled
Apply	Contact Dr Beth Penrose