Cows get GPS collars to stop them falling in river
a year ago
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- #animal welfare
- Cows in Cambridge are being fitted with GPS collars to prevent them from falling into the River Cam.
- The GPS collars emit a high-pitched sound and a mild electric pulse to deter cows from entering the river boundary zone.
- Cambridge City Council spends approximately £10,000 annually on rescuing cows from the river.
- The council has decided to continue funding grazing and improving animal welfare with this new technology.
- Cows grazing on the commons is a cherished feature of the city, valued by both residents and visitors.