M
OST OF US HAVE BUILT A LOT OF FENCE DURING OUR LIFE- time, but did we do it right? Billy Brown, with San Antonio Steel Company, presented ideas
during the recent Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth that might cause us to use different materials and build the next fence to last longer. Written plans are essential for profi table ranching and
fencing is no exception. “Before you build, draw a plan for the whole property, noting the location of every existing and proposed fence and building,” Brown recommended. “Show locations of water sources, sick pens, corrals and electrical services. Plan as if you have all the money in the world and dream what you would build if you could afford it. Even if the pocketbook won’t allow it all now, having a plan helps you do what you can afford today and have it match what you do tomorrow.” A key question to answer before building fence is what
kind of fence is wanted or needed? What do we want to keep in? Net wire is better for
containing sheep and goats and is safer for horses. Barbed wire works well for containing cattle and is usually more economical than net wire. What do we want to keep out? If feral hogs are a
problem, fi xed-knot wire will help deter their entry onto your property. The new fence will only be as good as its weakest
part, so it pays to study the specifi cations of each piece before purchasing the materials.
This subject was one of the educational sessions featured at the 2015 Cattle Raisers Convention. Visit
www.tscra.org and click on the Convention Coverage button for a complete list of the educational and issues sessions offered this year.
Mark your calendar for the 2016 Cattle Raisers Convention, April 8 to 10, Fort Worth.
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