Rob Doro from Gallagher talks about different fence designs and the benefits and costs of each of these. Part 2 of this 7 episode series on electric fencing for feral animals. (3 minutes 57 seconds)
Rob Doro from Gallagher talks about why to use electric fencing and how it works. He also provides a checklist on how to choose the right system and important considerations when designing your electric fence. Part 1 of this 7 episode series on electric fencing for feral animals. (6 minutes and 50 seconds)
During November 2014 Leading sheep and South West NRM held an exclusion fencing bus trip which visited four properties in south west Queensland. These properties ranged from just starting to exclusion fence to being fully fenced for eight years. The trip was very successful with 43 people coming along. On the tour participants had the … Read more
Welcome to the April edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This edition includes short videos highlighting the source of Australian Wool (including a Queensland sheep producing family), the newsletter also features a range of educational resources for students, cluster fence funding and all the information you need to know on worms, flies and lice. As usual, if … Read more
Flock talk articles on: Electric fencing the obvious choice Brucellosis in rams. Click here to view these articles. Published in the Queensland Country Life on 31 March 2016.
In the heart of cattle finishing country in south east Queensland, graziers Jon and Marina Earl are successfully rearing prime lambs on their Legume property after installing exclusion fencing to control predatory wild dogs. According to Jon, wild dogs are such a massive problem in the local area that many cattle producers are happy if … Read more
When Alan Forrest diversified and introduced goats to his sheep and wool operation in the early 2000s, he also made the move to electric fencing and has not looked back since. Alan is a firm believer that electricity is most cost effective way to maintain the integrity of fencing, by reducing the pressure from both … Read more
John and Penny Taylor ‘Accord’, Longreach have replaced one quarter of their boundary fence with electric fencing. The fence has reduced the pressure on their pastures from kangaroos and neighbours stock as well as being an effective barrier for wild dogs. The Taylors plan to extend the electric fencing to other sections of their boundary. … Read more
Welcome to the October edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This month’s theme is wild dogs, there are videos on trapping,wild dog control fact sheets, some interesting research findings and don’t forget to take a look at the footage that has come from a remote camera in South West Qld. As always if you have a suggestion for an … Read more
Welcome to the September edition of ‘Around the Camp’. This month’s edition contains a wide variety of stories, upcoming events and industry newsletters – the article on the latest smart phone Apps relevant to sheep producers, is especially interesting. As always if you have a suggestion for an article or any feedback then please let us know! Frequently asked questions on 1080 Baits … Read more