Agricultural fencing facts for kids
Agricultural fencing is a type of fence that is often used in agriculture. Fencing is often used to help control livestock on farms. The fence can make sure they do not leave the farm. On farms that grow produce, fencing can be used to keep out wildlife that may eat or damage the crops.
Images for kids
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Timber agricultural fence (photo taken in 1938).
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Chain link fence with barbed wire on top.
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Detail of barbed wire
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Smooth (or plain) wire is less likely to cause lacerations than barbed wire
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A closely spaced woven wire such as this "no climb" fence has a lower risk of animals becoming entrapped and injured. Note "knots" at each junction securing the wire together
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In addition to single strand wire, electric fencing is also made of synthetic materials with fine wire interwoven throughout the fence strands
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Detail of electric cord fence with metal interwoven with nylon cord, attached to a steel fence post with a plastic insulator
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Horse behind vinyl fence consisting of two vinyl 3-wire "rails" and one vinyl-covered wire
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A pipe fence is very strong and will not break easily
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A kangaroo trapped in ringlock or "sheep" fencing.
