Fence design

PERMANENT FENCE DESIGN

In selecting one of the illustrated fence designs considered best suited for your stock type and land use, remember that the spacing of wires is more important than fence height.
Post spacing are guideline based on 'flat land' conditions or gentle slopes.

Animal type	Post spacing in metres	ALL wires live spacing in mm from top	ALTERNATE wires live spacing in mm from top
Dairy cow	10 - 15	750	450 : 350
Dairy/Dry Stock & Horses	10 - 15	400 : 500	300 : 300 : 300
Cattle, Bulls & Horses	10	300 : 300 : 300	250 : 250 : 250 : 350
Dry Stock with Sheep	10	350 : 300 : 200	350 : 225 : 150 : 180
Sheep & Pigs *	10	300 : 250 : 150 : 180	200 : 200 : 150 : 150 : 180
Sheep & Goats *	10	225 : 200 : 150 : 150 : 180	250 : 200 : 150 : 150 : 150
Deer ś	10	not recommended	300 : 300 : 240 : 200 : 180 : 150 : 130
Elephants ! §	18	not recommended	65 : 1170 :65 : 700

* Bottom wire is live to prevent burrowing under the fence. Can be disconnected during lush growth.
§ The two close pairs of wires having insulated spacers thus deterring trunks pulling at fence
ś Ensure paddocks are large enough to allow deer to run freely when first introducing an electric fence

Spacings should ensure a shock to the face or ears of animals endeavouring to reach between wires.