Three basic fence types are best suited for cattle: traditional barbed wire, woven wire and high tensile smooth wire, says Ken Edwards, a longtime cattle owner and technical support manager with Red Brand-Keystone Steel & Wire.Click to see full answer. People also ask, how tall should a fence be for cattle?Fence height should be at least 48 inches high to prevent animals from climbing over the fence. Woven wire fence can be used with cattle provided there are several strands of barbed top wires used to prevent the cattle from rubbing the woven wire down.Likewise, what is a high tensile fence? Hi-tensile fencing is made of smooth wire, and generally consists of four to 10 strands, depending on the animals that you’re fencing in. Hi-tensile fencing can be used in place of barbed wire; in fact, it’s generally more economical than other fences and has a longer life expectancy. And, it’s easier on livestock. Keeping this in consideration, does electric fence work for cattle? While not a good choice for deer and elk, electric fencing works well for pigs, cattle, and horses. With effective design and animal training, electric fencing can even work for sheep and goats. After animals are trained, electric fencing presents a psychological barrier rather than a physical one.How much does a cattle fence cost? Cattle Fencing Costs of a barbed wire fence range from $0.03 to $0.08 per foot for each strand, not including fence posts or installation. The recommended five strands would run $0.15 to $0.40 per foot. With installation, expect to pay about $1.50 per foot for a standard, barbed wire fence.
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