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Gallagher 3E1164 Power Fence Systems User Manual
Stock Control
7.3 Feral (wildlife) Fencing
Electric fencing is a highly efficient and
low cost method of controlling unwanted
vermin and wildlife that can result in costly
stock deaths or grazing loss. Excellent
results can be achieved with either a free-
standing fence or one which reinforces
existing fences. Most animals will try to
go under or through fences. Live earth
systems are the preferred design, see
Figure 4.7(a)
.
See your Gallagher dealer for detailed
information on feral fencing.
7.4 Equine Fencing
Gallagher understands that unlike
many other animals, horses are
lively, temperamental and sometimes
unpredictable. That’s why we created
the Gallagher EquiFence system - a safe,
highly visible fence that doesn’t stretch
in the wind. Commonly used with steel
posts, wooden posts and pigtail offsets
on existing fences, Equifence is a versatile,
effective solution for permanent horse
control.
See your Gallagher dealer for detailed
information on the Gallagher EquiFence
system.
7. STOCK CONTROL
7.1 Training stock to respect
Power Fencing
TM
All animals need time and space to
discover that electrified fences are “hot”.
This education period must be carried out
with as little stress as possible.
Choose a small, well fenced holding
paddock and put offset wires on the inside
of the perimeter fence about two thirds of
the height of the animals you are training.
If possible earth the rest of the fence to
the energizer earth and electrify the offset
wires with the strongest possible pulse
for the best results. You may need to
disconnect the rest of the farm to achieve
this.
Tropical breeds of cattle which sometimes
jump fences can be trained not to jump
with a high powered shock in a training
paddock with an offset wire attached to a
high fence.
The minimum time required is 12 hours
and most animals will be fully trained and
approaching the fences with caution in 48
hours. Persistent jumpers may have to be
culled.
7.2 Training dogs to work
around Power Fences
TM
Train a dog to jump over electric fences.
Simply use the command “Jump” and
“No” if the dog goes to crawl under or
jump through. Whenever a dog receives
a shock, shout “No” and the same
command will be more rapidly obeyed.
