The Reasons For Using An Electric Fence; Why A Monitored Electric Fence; Electronic Fencing For Game & Poaching Control - Nemtek Agri 1/2J Instruction Manual

The Reasons for Using
NEMTEK
an Electric Fence

1. THE REASONS FOR USING AN ELECTRIC FENCE

A high voltage shock with a physical barrier will deter animals from leaving a controlled
environment and venturing out. Wild animal and vermin movement can also be controlled
by either keeping them inside a controlled area or outside and separate from another
group of animals.
Electric fencing is more affordable than most conventional and traditional barriers in
controlling animals. Electric fencing is easily transported. The shock also keeps the animals
away from the fence reducing damage to the fence. Portable fences can be erected quickly
and smaller areas can be demarcated for grazing rotations.

1.1 WHY A MONITORED ELECTRIC FENCE?

Monitored or security type energizers can be used in larger permanent fence environments
to monitor and indicate the status of an electric fence. These monitored types of energizers
will alarm when the fence conditions are not up to an acceptable working standard. These
alarms will inform a farmer or game ranger of a break or a short on the fence that requires
attention. This would enable the farmer or game ranger to respond timeously and minimize
any damage or harm to livestock or game.
1.2 ELECTRIC FENCING FOR GAME & POACHING CONTROL
Most animals whether domestic, farm or wild will remember the shock of an electric fence
and this creates a psychological barrier for the animal. The animal's initial interaction with
an electric fence must be memorable in order to get the animal to respect the barriers set
by the fence. Wild animals in general would not be familiar with electric fences, also
because of large expanses many rarely come into contact with the fence or find
themselves colliding with the fence in the dark. It is advisable where possible to introduce
the animals to electric fences in smaller enclosures before releasing them into the wild.
Electric fencing in these enclosures must work very well so that the animals grow to
respect the shock from the fence.
The cost of many long game fences can be prohibitive and electric fencing is one of the
most cost effective solutions.
With long fences it can be challenging to locate a fault on the fence when large sections of
fence need to be covered. By cleverly designing the fence, introducing cut-out switches
and fence lights along the fence line, the time taken to locate faults is reduced.
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