# Spanish livestock virtual fencing adoption > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-livestock-virtual-fencing-adoption > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:23:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Agricultural authorities and organizations in Spain are increasingly promoting virtual fencing technology to enhance livestock management and security. In Guadalajara, the Provincial Council established a subsidy program to provide GPS collars for cattle farmers, originally intended to protect herds from wolf attacks. The utility of this technology was demonstrated during the La Mierla wildfire in the Sierra Norte region. Farmers utilized the collars to monitor herd locations in real time and manage animal movement, such as grouping cattle near urban areas or disconnecting devices to allow free movement away from flames. Following these developments, agricultural groups like ASAJA-Burgos have proposed similar subsidy programs to the Provincial Council in Burgos. These organizations argue that GPS collars can improve resource management, fire prevention, and the overall sustainability of extensive farming in regions such as Las Merindades, Los Páramos, and La Demanda. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Spanish agricultural sectors promote virtual fencing technology Spanish agricultural sectors in Guadalajara and Burgos are advancing the use of GPS virtual fencing collars to manage extensive livestock, improve safety, and reduce the need for physical barriers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-agricultural-sectors-promote-virtual-fencing-technology ### 2026-08-11: Virtual fencing collars protect livestock from wildfires in Sierra Norte Subsidized virtual fencing collars helped livestock owners in Guadalajara's Sierra Norte protect their herds from wildfires by allowing for precise animal tracking and grouping. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virtual-fencing-collars-protect-livestock-from-wildfires-in-sierra-norte --- Cite as: Spanish livestock virtual fencing adoption. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-livestock-virtual-fencing-adoption