Grazing Management & Virtual Fence on Rangeland | Dr. Laura Goodman | 2026 Pronghorn Field Day

Learn about the principles of grazing management and importance of stocking rate for rangelands from Dr. Laura Goodman, Rangeland Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University. She highlights recent research using new virtual fencing technology and how it helps solve challenges with grazing distribution. Presentation 2 of 5 at the Pronghorn and Mule Deer Field Day in Goodwell, OK in August 2026. Check out the other presentations in the playlist: Pronghorn & Mule Deer Field Day 2026 CHAPTERS 0:21 Introduction 0:47 Stocking Rate: The Most Important Grazing Decision! 6:10 Calculating Proper Stocking Rate 16:12 Online Tool For Calculating Stocking Rate: The Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP) 21:22 Grazing Distribution 22:17 Virtual Fencing Technology 27:34 Virtual Fence Research 30:10 Video of Collared Cow Responding to Boundary 32:27 Virtual Fence Options Ranchers needed for upcoming virtual fence research! If interested, please contact Esben Kjaer at esben.kjaer@okstate.edu or 405-744-8084 Research Collaborators: Environmental Protection Agency USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Follow Us! www.facebook.com/oklahomalands www.instagram.com/oklahomalands www.x.com/oklahomalands This work is/was supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Renewable Resource Extension Act project 1011212.