Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

Halter Virtual Fencing

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Theo Beaumont with Halter. In this episode, Theo and Dustin will dive into Halter and how their virtual fencing systems help producers.

Theo, originally from New Zealand with a sheep and beef background and a degree in agricultural science, describes his path from intending to go into banking to joining Halter early in its journey and eventually relocating to Colorado to focus on the Western U.S. cattle industry.

The discussion begins with reflections on a recent national cattle convention, where both were impressed by the concentration of innovative technology and the passion of producers committed to raising cattle as efficiently as possible. That sets the stage for a deeper look at how Halter fits into this evolving landscape.

Theo explains that Halter provides solar-powered, GPS-enabled collars placed on each cow, integrated with a mobile app and a ranch tower. This system allows producers to see live locations of every animal and to virtually fence, contain, and move cattle across their ranch without relying solely on traditional physical fencing. He encourages ranchers to imagine their land as a blank canvas with an unlimited fencing budget, enabling flexible rotational grazing, keeping cattle out of sensitive areas like creeks, and reducing issues with damaged cross-fencing.

The app offers detailed visibility and data, including real-time locations, grazing history, and time and acreage allocations, effectively replacing scattered notebook records. It can also alert ranchers to collar-off events, which is particularly valuable in regions with predation concerns. Theo emphasizes that this technology can both free ranchers to leave the ranch when needed and help them use their on-ranch time more productively, focusing on cattle and grass rather than constant fence work.

Addressing hesitations, especially around technology and tradition, Theo stresses that Halter is a tool, not a one-size-fits-all solution, and that careful, operation-specific conversations determine fit. He notes that older generations often drive adoption, thinking about the future of their family operations.

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