Home / The CountryRNZ1 Jun, 2026 09:24 PM2 mins to read A cow wears a solar-powered, GPS-enabled smart collar. Photo / RNZ, Sally Round A cow wears a solar-powered, GPS-enabled smart collar. Photo / RNZ, Sally RoundBy RNZA New Zealand animal welfare group has released what it says is the world’s first code of ethical conduct for virtual fencing technology.

Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa (VAWA) said the technology, which uses GPS collars and electric stimuli to contain livestock without physical

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