Virtual fence technology is being used to guide cattle in a bid to boost biodiversity in Galloway.
App controlled cows are being used in south west Scotland in a bid to boost biodiversity.
If they ignore the alert they receive a "pulse" which is equal to that emitted by a standard electric fence. That, in turn, could provide a bigger area for special plants, birds and insects - some of which are rare - to thrive. "If they get near to that fencing an audio will start to play and the closer they get, the more frequent that audio will sound.
"Hopefully we can get some natural seed dispersal of this ancient woodland out on to the open ground adjacent.Visitors to the area can also scan a QR code and from that they will learn where the cattle are and know to keep away from them. "When the collars go on, it would be something going around their neck, but the studies have shown they become used to it very quickly," she said.
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