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Electric Fencing Basics

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Electric fencing is ideal for grazing or pasture management by containing animals on a selected area of pasture or crop. It also may be used to protect gardens and landscapes from animal damage. ​​​​​​​​In 1938, the first electric fence was developed in New Zealand by Gallagher. Since that time, electric fencing systems have made farm and ranch life easier. Today, both permanent and portable electric fencing products are used all over the world. Basics of Electric Fencing: Electric fencing is ideal for grazing or pasture management by containing animals on a selected area of pasture or crop. It also may...

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Electric Fencing for Rotational Grazing

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Owning livestock and ensuring for its proper care can be quite expensive. Not only is the care expensive, but the long term impact can be a vital key in the profitability of your herd, be it livestock for beef, for milk, or simply for hobby. For those who have the property to properly house their cattle ensuring that they are securely kept in a pasture, capable of providing adequate feed is a must to being cost efficient.  One of the best ways to save is by the proper use of rotational grazing.  The practice of rotational grazing first grew in popularity...

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Benefits of Electric Fencing For Your Cattle

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Some people think that using an electric fence to keep your cattle on your land and to keep predators out is wrong because it may in fact hurt your own animals. Today, we will discuss the benefits of using this method. Firstly, electric fencing, like the products sold by Redstone Supply, is far superior to barbed wire or woven wire fences because it is much safer. The electric fence sends only a small, electric pulse designed to deter the animal from wondering to close. After a while, it creates a psychological barrier in the cattle's brain, keeping them within the confines of the...

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Electric Fencing 101: Installation & Troubleshooting Easy Problems

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Building stable and secure electric fencing is basically just like building anything else, what you put into it is what you get out of it. By using the appropriate equipment and properly maintaining your electric fence, you’ll have a permanent and safe structure that will last for a very long time. One key benefit of installing an electric or high-tensile fence is that they’re usually less expensive than installing a barbed wire fence since fewer materials are required as well as less time needed to install them. Also, Gallagher electric fencing is much more versatile by design because you can simple re-install it anywhere you choose....

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