What are the advantages of electric fence over conventional barrier fence?
Electric fencing costs less, is easier to install, requires less maintenance, and can control livestock better than barbwire or other types of fencing. In addition, livestock frequently are injured by barbwire and will damage barbed or woven-wire fences by leaning on the fence. Because livestock avoid contact with an electric fence, it will last longer than other types of fence. Barbwire or woven-wire fences will last 7 – 12 years, while permanent, high tensile fences can last 20 – 40 years.
