How-to Move Animals Using eShepherd

Learn how to move animals to new pastures using the eShepherd system, leveraging fresh feed to encourage smooth transitions into new grazing areas.

Here’s an Overview of the Process:

1. Current Containment: Animals are initially kept within a designated virtual paddock.
2. Pasture Depletion: Once the pasture is grazed down to the desired residual level, it’s time to move the animals.
3. Expanding the Virtual Fence: Create a new virtual fence that encompasses both the current area and an adjacent, fresh pasture.
4. Natural Transition: As the animals seek more feed, they’ll naturally venture into the fresh pasture.
5. Securing the Transition: Once most animals have moved, bring in the back fence to prevent them from returning to the grazed area.

This video will guide you step-by-step on how to accomplish this using the eShepherd Web App, along with helpful tips and cautions on what to expect and what to avoid.

Updated on: 18/11/2025