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Fence-Building References Online
Links to fencing tips and techniques for
management-intensive grazing systems.
 Fencing Information
-- From the Univ. of Calif.
Sustainable Ranching
Research and Education Project website. Includes design considerations,
energizers, grounding, training livestock to the fence, troubleshooting,
temporary and high-tensile fencing and more. Great how-to pieces on driving
staples right, making a $5 wire tension meter, and building cheap but effective
braces.
Do It Yourself High Tensile Fencing
-- Extensive guide at Kiwi Fence Systems
website.
Fencing Tips and Advice
-- Primer from Baygard Electric Fence
Products.
Fencing
Companies -- Great list of links at Oregon State University's
Forage Information System
website.
Stafix Electric Fence Manual
-- Basics, planning and layout, energizer installation, troubleshooting and more
at the Kencove Farm Fence website.
Gallagher Power Fencing --
Growing site includes energizer
catalog,
FAQ, and
hints.
Geotek/Common Sense Fence --
Fencing guide
(.pdf file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) covers planning and installation of
Common Sense brand fencing system.
Max-Flex Fence Systems --
Information on different fence types, energizers. Contacts for dealers,
additional print information.
Valley
Oaks Ranch Supply -- Excellent reference for planning pasture layout
and constructing paddocks. Well-organized with good graphics throughout.
See also our
Grazing Menu for more fence building
resources.
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