Goat Fencing

Producers have numerous fencing options for the confinement and protection of livestock. Many traditional materials such as barbed and woven wire fences are suitable for fencing. However, newer materials including high tensile wire should also be considered prior to selecting a fencing type. The fencing type should be selected for maximum effectiveness of individual fencing needs. Fencing materials should provide the longest life and lowest maintenance to optimize the fencing system for livestock confinement and protection. Routine inspection and maintenance is helpful in giving long and troublefree service.
 
Several options are currently available for goat operations that include barbed wire, cable, woven wire, net wire, and electric fencing.  Factors for selecting a fencing type include affordability, maintenance, durability, and effectiveness of containing livestock. Fencing types vary from physical barriers such as woven wire and board fences to psychological barriers such as electrified
poly wire or tape. High tensile electric fences are a combination of both barrier types.

To read more about fencing for goats be sure to read the rest of Chapter 3 - Fencing from the Oklahoma Basic Meat Goat Manual from which this today's blog is taken.