Boundary fences for grazing camps and feedlots Boundary fences are designed to keep sheep in and predators out. Barbless wire fences are therefore not recommended, since jackal and other animals can crawl through them. Woven or welded fences must preferably be erected.
Lambing pens need to be strong enough to keep a sturdy barrier between ewe and lamb.
The heights and construction of the fences can be as follows: • Woven or welded wire fencing 1 200 mm high • Woven or welded wire fencing 900 mm high with three or four barbed wires above them to a total height of 1 200 mm. Fences for intensive holding facilities Fences that are mainly used for ram pens and lambing pens must be sturdy enough to contain the animals in limited spaces. Steel construction fences or steel gates similar to those of handling facilities can be used. Alternatively, fences or gates consisting of steel frames and covered with a woven or welded wire covering can be erected.
Boundary fences, like this durable and strong Bonnox fence, is designed to keeps predators out.
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Next month we shall look at slated floors, gates and wool handling equipment. Published with acknowledgement to the ARC Agricultural Engineering for the use of their Sheep Facilities Manual. Visit www.arc.agric.za for more information. ProAgri Zambia 42
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