Reviewed and updated in 2024.

Electric fences are often an inexpensive and effective way to control livestock. The AgGuide to Electric Fencing has 14 chapters including:

· Electric fences—can they help you?

· How they work

· Safety

· Planning the fence

· Materials

· Gates

· Reinforcing fences

· Temporary fences

· Building the fence

· Testing the fence

· Special circumstances

· Training paddocks

· Animals controlled

· Step by step construction

· Useful terms and definitions

This book is a companion title to AgGuide – Fencing.

AgGuides are compiled by highly regarded industry experts to provide easy to follow advice on agriculture and support the Tocal College external study program for agriculture.