Reinventing Ranching with eShepherd in Oregon

On the vast, rugged terrain of Oregon, Daniel and Kimmy Sue Lickteig are proving that virtual fencing isn’t just a tech novelty, it’s a transformative tool for large-scale ranching. Managing cattle across 8,000 acres, they’ve integrated eShepherd into their daily operations, replacing physical infrastructure with digital control and gaining peace of mind in return.

Cattle Control Without the Fencing

The Lickteigs operate in terrain where traditional cross-fencing is difficult, if not impossible. With eShepherd GPS-enabled neckbands and user-friendly platform, they’ve eliminated the need for extensive fencing altogether. Now, virtual boundaries allow them to rotate and manage cattle with precision, no matter what the terrain.

Smart Ranching: Calving, Breeding & Wildfire Mitigation

Using eShepherd, Daniel and Kimmy Sue have completely reimagined their approach to herd management:

• App-based tracking gives them real-time insights for calving monitoring and early intervention when needed
• They’ve tightened calving periods and enabled precision breeding using virtual mob control
• During wildfire season, they can remotely relocate cattle out of high-risk zones instantly
• Adoption was made easier through NRCS grants, helping them scale without breaking the bank

The Ultimate Payoff: Peace of Mind

Above all, Daniel describes the greatest benefit as peace of mind—knowing exactly where their cattle are at any given moment, with the ability to act quickly if needed. This kind of visibility and responsiveness simply wasn’t possible before eShepherd.

Why eShepherd Works for the Lickteigs

• Remote flexibility across thousands of acres
• Better breeding outcomes with precision mob control
• Safer operations during extreme weather and wildfire threats
• Reduced labor and maintenance by removing the need for physical fencing
• Real-time oversight from anywhere with an internet connection

For Daniel and Kimmy Sue, eShepherd isn’t just a technology, it’s a new way of ranching. Their story is a testament to what’s possible when tradition meets innovation in the American West.