2023年1月3日 · While many attributes of that time-honored and cowboy-cussed string of steel have changed, its original purpose is as necessary today as it was when the first patent for barbed wire was issued in 1867. Here are some tips from a full-time fence builder on how to string steel so it lasts long enough for the next generation of cowboys to cuss it, too.

2022年12月21日 · Here is their take on the seven most common cattle fencing mistakes. 1. Corner posts are undersized, or not deep enough. This ranks as the top mistake in fencing, be it barbed, high-tensile wire or woven wire. The main issues are undersized posts and corner posts not set deeply enough, particularly in sandy or soft soils.

2022年1月25日 · If you have cattle on your property, you’re going to want to get familiar with barbed wire. This kind of fencing is great for cattle enclosures, as it is inexpensive, quick to install, and provides a very effective barrier to keep your cattle in and predators out.

2022年10月10日 · From simple barbed wire configurations to durable woven wire field fence, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each material. Barbed Wire: Strands of galvanized steel wire with twisted wire barbs evenly spaced along the length of the wire.

2021年10月9日 · While this type of fencing has largely fallen out of favor, some farmers may use a single strand of barbed wire above high-tensile or hinged-joint wire fence to reduce the risk of injury of animals while adding stronger protection for cattle from predators or trespassers.

With a breaking strength of 1,259 lbs. – 30% stronger than low carbon wire, high tensile Cattleman ® Pro 14 ga Barbed Wire is robust enough for high-impact animal applications like bison, cattle, or security fencing.

2019年3月29日 · For even more protection and security, consider a strand of barbed wire wire or electric fencing along the top — about 23 inches down — to prevent cattle from leaning over the fence. Woven wire doesn’t require as much maintenance as electric fencing, which also makes it a popular choice among farmers and ranchers.

2017年6月1日 · Most fences for cattle utilize barbed wire, especially for large pastures, since a good barbed-wire fence is effective and much cheaper to build and maintain than rail fences or netting, and will last longer if properly installed.

2023年5月6日 · We’ll go over all the steps needed to install a barbed wire fence to provide the extra protection and security your livestock needs. We’ll discuss the materials required, tools need, how to unroll the fencing, set up the posts, connect everything, and more!

Barbed Wire used for cattle applications typically consists 4 or 5 strands of wire to complete the makeup of the fence. Or it can be added to the top of a woven wire fence. Consisting of two strands of wire twisted together with barbs placed at predetermined distances, Barbed Wire is an economical solution for achieving safety and security.