Electric Fencing – The Ins and Outs

Rob Doro from Gallagher and Alan Forrest a producer who is using electric fencing and has a wealth of practical tips.

Rob Doro is a Territory Manager for Gallagher. Rob has helped many producers to design and build electric fences that work to keep livestock in and ferals animals and pests out.  He knows what works and what doesn’t.

Alan Forrest is using electric fences on properties at Ilfracombe and in the Traprock for a variety of purposes including feral goats and has a wealth of practical tips to make electric fencing work for you.

Participants will gain knowledge in:

  1. Why use electric fencing.
  2. Fencing tips to keep livestock in – sheep, cattle and goats.
  3. Fencing tips to keep ferals animals and pests out – kangaroos and wild dogs.
  4. How electric fencing can also keep some plant pests out.
  5. Maintenance reduction by good design.
  6. Costs and results from electric fencing.
  7. Sources of further information.