Use Electric Fending for Safer Protection

Electric fencing is most widely used in the farming sector to dissuade or prevent animals from crossing a barrier. Contrary to popular belief it won’t harm animals and is mainly used as a psychological barrier in order to prevent animals from attempting to escape a designated area. Whist the voltages involves in electric fencing are high, the current or amperage itself is very low and won’t provide an animal with more than a short sharp electric shock. Whilst the chances of initial contact with the fence are high, a shock provided to the animal after this first shock should be enough for it to ‘remember’ not to come in contact with the fencing again.

No fatalities

If a human accidentally came into contact with the electric fencing, they would remain in a sense of discomfort for no more than ten minutes. This is not to say that touching the fencing should not be avoided, and children should certainly be kept away from it wherever possible. An energizer used to power a fencing system uses very little energy, turning the low voltage that it receives into a high voltage.

Research the area

The installation of electric fencing is relatively easy and can usually be take place without outside help being brought in. However, it’s important to take great care when engaging in the installation of the fencing and to research the topic in detail before taking any initial steps. For instance, if the live wire touches anything that isn’t plastic, the results could be particularly unpleasant. Where most failures occur is when the systems haven’t been grounded properly. Vegetation around the fencing can also cause problems and should be cleared as soon as it is identified.

Eclipsing alternatives

Electric fencing can be used to keep horses safe as well as many other animals. It is a welcome alternative to other forms of fencing such as those involving barbed wire – which can lead to fatal consequences for the horse should it attempt to jump through such fencing. Electric fencing has been used by many people looking to protect animals in a cost-effective and efficient manner, and the easy installation of it has proved to be a major selling point for many.