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Producers should check their barbed wire fences multiple times a year

Dangers of old and untended barbed wire fencing

Proactive fence maintenance and proper disposal of old barbed wire is critical to avoiding potentially fatal injuries and accidents for animals and people.
June 24, 2022
Keith Taylor
Old barbed wire hanging off a weather-beaten post is an iconic image of rural America. It’s also a dangerous environment for both animals and people.
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Virtual fences: Two producers share their experiences

October 25, 2021
Gilda V. Bryant
The concept of virtual fences to contain cattle has intrigued beef producers for several years.
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Ask the Consultant: Electric fence technology aids regenerative rotational grazing

October 25, 2021
Devlon Ford
Typically, when technology is mentioned in an agricultural setting, producers’ thoughts turn to GPS-guided tractors, digital ultrasound equipment or record-keeping software and hardware.
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The ins and outs of temporary electric fencing for rotational grazing

May 25, 2021
Ray Williams
The benefits of rotational grazing are widely known. Livestock can be moved from one paddock to another on a prearranged scheduled to allow forage crops to renew energy reserves, rebuild plant vigor and give long-term maximum production.
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Animal fencing

New fencing technologies are changing the grazing game

April 14, 2021
Jennifer Tucker
Hello spring, sunshine, nice warm days, blooming clovers and lush green grasses. Hello also, grownup roadsides and deep-green cover crops and hayfields full of volunteer grazeable forage – except we can’t graze these areas; they don’t have a fence. Or, can we?
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Electric fencing

5 things you should know when using temporary electric fencing

April 13, 2021
Sarah Drown
Electric fencing changed the game for cattle producers and sustainability on pastureland. Selecting the correct type of fencing for your operational goals impacts the efficiency of your forage and protects resources on your land.
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Virtual fencing

The future of virtual fencing

October 24, 2019
Gilda V. Bryant
There is virtual fencing (VF) for dogs, and now researchers are studying ways to make this idea possible for beef producers. When available, VF technology will benefit cattle, ranchers, rangeland and wildlife.
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4 steps to construct a long-lasting H-brace

March 24, 2016
James Falbo
You have likely heard a story about a time your friend was tightening the fence wire, and the corner post either came out of the ground or leaned over. This is preventable with a well-constructed corner- or end-post system.
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Safe fencing starts with grounding systems

June 11, 2012
James Falbo
The safest, most economical and effective way to contain your beef cattle is with an electric fence powered with a high quality fence charger. A cow that encounters an electric fence receives one pulse of electricity per second, providing the fence has been effectively grounded.
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