Electric fences are often a cheap and effective way to control livestock. They can also give you more flexibility when developing property plans. This book has 14 chapters including advantages of electric fencing, safety, construction, testing and animal control.
| Title | Electric Fencing AgGuide - a practical handbook |
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| Author(s) | Jennifer Laffan |
| Pages | 74 |
| ISBN | 978-0 7313 0624-4 |
| Catalogue number | B131 |
| Year published | 2010, Updated 2016 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Price | $30.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $30.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - $12.99 (iPad/iPhone) |
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| eBook - $12.99 (PC/Android) |
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