Modern-day farms are subject to all kinds of livestock-related security breaches. Whether you want to prevent intruders or keep your animals safely on your property, a farm gate is a long-term, cost-effective answer to your needs. Read on to learn more about how a farm gate can protect your livestock.

Livestock Confinement

A properly planned and well-installed farm gate can keep the following types of animals right where you want them:

• Cows
• Horses
• Sheep
• Swine

Livestock Protection

Livestock is often subjected to predators of all kinds. Animal-rights activists, thieves, and hungry animal invaders both pose risks to your herd. Therefore, a farm gate is the ideal way to create a physical barrier to keep them out.

Fencing Options

There are a number of different fence types out there. But which one is right for you? Read on to learn more.

Night Penning: fences designed to keep predators out can be more expensive than those designed to contain livestock. Night pens are smaller areas offered for a more budget-friendly method of overnight protection. In the morning, you just let your livestock out to graze for the day.

High-Tensile Electric Fences: this solution is available for both temporary and permanent protection. Keep in mind that falling trees, branches, vines, and other plants can neutralize the electric current. Be sure to perform regular inspections.

Barbed Wire: using two strands of twisted galvanized wires, barbed wire fences have pointed barbs that cause pain on impact.

Wooden Slabs: made up of posts, rails, and lumber. This fencing type can be more expensive, so it is commonly used for smaller areas.

Electric Netting: usually temporary, this fence uses woven fiberglass poles that resembles a net.

Field Fence: made of woven wire, this type of fence offers heightened security and is usually used in smaller paddocks.

Interested in Protecting your Livestock with a Farm Gate?

Give the safety experts at Security Five a call at 610-323-9511. Contact us today to set up a free on-site estimate to design your own custom farm gate.

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