AGRICULTURAL FENCING
Post Collars Protect Farm Animals and Posts It’s all part of life on a farm – livestock and wildlife like to sharpen and clean their teeth on fence posts. While they are having a great time chewing and rubbing, they are also damaging the posts. The exposed wood left behind after a good chew is open to the elements. Wind, rain, snow and ice over the winter months will cause more damage. The moist wood will expand and contract, splitting the post. And with the protected outer layer gone, the summer sun will get to work on the wood, finishing off what the winter left behind. Livestock can also be harmed. Horses and cows may eat the chips, which can cut their stomach lining and bring about infection. Farm animals can get colic and stomach ulcers from the wood, with severe consequences. All the wear and tear on the teeth can also shorten the life of the animal. There are spray coatings available that deter animals from chewing on posts, but these may actually poison the animal. So, is there a solution for protecting fence posts without Continued on p38
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