Do cattle and horses need different kinds of fencing?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Yes, cattle and horses have different fencing needs. Cattle tend to lean against fences, so they require sturdy, tall fencing that can withstand pressure. Horses are more likely to jump over or lean on fences, so they need smooth, high fencing to prevent injury.