7.1 Training stock to respect Power
Fencing™
All animals need time and space to
discover that electrified fences are
“hot”. This education period must be
carried out with as little stress as
possible.
Choose a small, well fenced holding
paddock and put offset wires on the
inside of the perimeter fence about
two thirds of the height of the animals
you are training.
If possible earth the rest of the fence to
the energizer earth and electrify the
offset wires with the strongest possible
pulse for the best results. You may
need to disconnect the rest of the farm
to achieve this.
Tropical breeds of cattle which
sometimes jump fences can be trained
not to jump with a high powered shock
in a training paddock with an offset
wire on a high fence.
The minimum time required is 12 hours
and most animals will be fully trained
and approaching the fences with
caution in 48 hours. Persistent jumpers
may have to be culled.
7.2 Training dogs to work around
Power Fences™
Train a dog to jump over electric
fences. Simply use the command“Jump” and “No” if the dog goes to
crawl under or jump through.
Whenever a dog receives a shock,
shout “No” and the same command
will be more rapidly obeyed.
7.3 Feral (wildlife) fencing
Electric fencing is a highly efficient and
low cost method of controlling
unwanted vermin and wildlife that can
result in costly stock deaths or grazing
loss. Excellent results can be achieved
with either a free-standing fence or
one which reinforces existing fences.
Most animals will try to go under or
through fences. Live earth systems are
the preferred design (refer figure
4.9(b))
Contact CRT Kyneton for detailed
information on feral fencing.
7.4 Horse Fencing
Gallagher understands that unlike
many other animals, horses are lively,
temperamental and sometimes
unpredictable. That’s why we created
the Gallagher EquiFence system - a
safe, highly visible fence that doesn't
stretch in the wind. Commonly used
with Insultimber, wooden posts and
pigtail offsets on existing fences,
Equifence is a versatile, effective
solution for permanent horse control.
See your Gallagher dealer for detailed
information on the Gallagher
EquiFence system. |
