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What is the cheapest, yet most reliable, cattle fencing avaliable?
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∙ 13y ago
The type of fence you need for cows is actually not as simple as it seems.
The type of fence needed depends on the "traffic" volume that such areas will experience. A fence that can withstand a lot of pressure and is situated in a high-traffic or high-volume area (such as those in and around handling facilities) needs to be robust, strong, high, and sturdy. A barbed-wire fence is a poor choice for such areas, as are temporary electric fences. Iron stand-alone panels, wood fences with thick boards (usually 2" x 6" boards work) and large posts sunk around 4' into the ground, or a fence made from railroad ties, steel crash barriers or even piping used for oil pipelines will also work, especially if you want to make use of materials that are considered throw-away from other industries, save your money, and have an will to work with materials instead of buying from Fencing/handling facility suppliers--and have a knack for learning welding and cutting metal.
Fences that aren't going to see a lot of pressure--like pasture fences, corral/sacrifice area fences, can also be steel panel (especially those corrals which see higher volume of cattle for a longer period of time than what is normally used for the pasture), barbed wire, high-tensile wire, or temporary electric. These fences still need to be strong or create the impression to cattle that they are strong and not to be tested (as with temporary electric and hi-tensile fencing), but they don't have to be as high as what you would build for working cattle in a handling facility. Barbed-wire and high-tensile wire fences need only to be around one metre or 4 feet high at the minimum (some can go about five feet in height, though that may be slightly higher than recommended), with at least four wires from top to bottom, spaced around 12 to 16 inches apart. Eight-foot-tall posts are sunk in three feet deep, with three posts at each corner set closer together to allow for cross-bracing, as well as in the middle. Cross bracing uses the laws of physics so that the fence doesn't collapse in itself when the wires are tightened, and makes the fence much stronger. High tensile fencing uses the same physical properties as a barbed-wire fence, except that the wires that make up the fence are smooth (not with sharp barbs), and electrified.
Temporary electric fences are shorter, lighter and physically significantly less stronger than any type of fences mentioned above. The posts are small, light, usually fibre glass, and are either made for a single wire (such as pig-tail posts), or for more wires like poly posts are. The top wire, especially for cattle or horses, is set at a height of about 36 inches, or nose-height (so that when the animal touches the wire with its nose it gets a shock), and the second wire, should it be placed, is set around 16 inches below. Temporary electric fences are powered by solar-powered or battery-powered fence chargers that also come with an 8' tall (some much taller) ground rod to keep the fence grounded.
As with all fences (including board fences that are lighter than ones that may be built for a handling facility), posts are set along the fence line at lengths varying from five feet apart to 20, depending on the type of fence, the amount of pressure it is likely to receive, the topography, and how many wires make up that fence. Usually, posts need to be closer together if they're in high-volume areas.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoVinyl cattle fence gates are efective fo keeping cows in,and it is relatively inexspensive. Electric fences are still the widely used tye of fencing for cows.
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How many strands of wire are recommended for cattle fencing?
It really depends on who you ask and what group or specialist is making the recommendation, the kind of wire, how many head of cattle in the pasture and what type of fencing it is. The recommendations generally range from 3-6 strands of wiring in a cattle fence.
How should one protect your orchard against cattle?
Fencing the orchard- however, cattle will not harm mature fruit trees.
What is the theory of paying the cost of fencing for cattle versus absorbing loss of cattle?
Paying for the costs of fencing is cheaper than losing cattle that you have spent much time, money and effort in to keep them healthy and their bellies full and put good calves on the ground. Fencing keeps your cattle in and prevents losses, and takes less time to build than it takes to replace those that you have lost, and I don't mean by buying cattle, I mean by building up the herd again with replacement heifers.
What was the great benefit of barbed wire?
Low cost fencing, Improving both crops and cattle productivity, esay to handle and build with, great for keeping cattle contained.
From a security standpoint, what would be the best material for cattle fencing?
When security and safety are the utmost concerns in your livestock fencing, consider vinyl fencing. Vinyl fencing provides the necessary strength to contain cattle without harming them. Unlike metal fencing Vinyl fencing does not have sharp edges, does not rust and is far easier to install. You do not need special equipment to stretch vinyl fencing which installs like wood, but is pre-cut and measured for your convenience. Vinyl was once a far more expensive option than metal, but is now almost comparable and far cheaper than wood. Vinyl fencing holds up under adverse weather conditions far better than other fencing options which saves money over time.
What is cattle mesh?
It's a type of fencing (also called Page Wire) that keeps calves from escaping out of the pasture.
What is the law in Louisiana for fencing horses?
In Louisiana it is against the law to allow cattle or horses to wander unattended. Fencing is necessary, and people who need to fence the area need to apply to the department of highways for a permit, and further instructions.
Did barbed wire fencing was a factor that helped make cattle drives profitabl?
Yes it did. Barbed wire closed the open range. People were fencing off their land preventing cattle from getting by easily. Ranchers had to take long ways around the enclosed areas. And by 1887 and 1888 a harsh winter came in and cattle could not get around the fencing making them freeze to death in the middle of the night. It was a sad part of history, but people still use barbed wire today.
What were the results of fencing in an open range?
1. The end of long cattle drives2. The transition of Cowboys to Ranch Hands3. The replacement longhorns with new European breeds
What made cattle ranching so profitible in the 1800s?
Being able to brand your cows so that they could be identified and Fencing off land so cattle were not lost were two things that helped make cattle ranching so profitable in the late 1800s. Railroads helped cut the transportation costs.
Do cattle and horses need different kinds of fencing?
Cattle and horses usually have different fencing. Most cattle are fenced with barb wire or board fences or sometimes a combination of the two. Horses on the other hand need different fencing. The best for horses is wood or metal posts with a "no climb" wire so frisky horses can't get a hoof through the fence and mangle themselves. Although a 3 or 4 rail board fence looks attractive, a lot of horses will eat their way out of it in record time. Even horses that are well fed will chew a wood fence. The new PVC fencing is safe and non-edible but very expensive. Another alternative is galvanized pipe corral fencing. Its strong, attractive and expensive but lasts much longer than a wood fence. If you put horses in pipe corral fencing it is still a good idea to put the "no climb" wire on the inside. Horses can get a foot or even a head through the pipe corral and once again mangle themselves.
What is the best fencing for beef cattle?
Not enough information here for me to answer. Is this for pasture, or corrals, working pens, or handling facilities? Please be more specific when asking these sort of questions.
