Success StoryUniversity of Kentucky Fencing School



University of Kentucky Fencing School

Author: Clinton Hardy

Planning Unit: Daviess County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Agriculture Production, Management, and Environment

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Daviess County Extension Service had the opportunity to host one of two University of Kentucky Fencing Schools  in May 13.  UK specialists and fencing industry experts used a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on demonstration to teach the basics of a well-built livestock fence.  Participants learned that poor fence condition increases risk of liability to a farm business as animals are more likely to gain access to public roads, greatly increasing risk of a motor vehicle accident or access to adjoining crop fields where property damage may occur.  Participants gained knowledge pertaining to fence law and responsibility of the adjoining land owner.  A unique aspect of the event was that participants were able to physically participate in the demonstration of correctly constructing a livestock fence which they can repeat on their own farm. 

Fencing is a capital intensive infrastructure construction project.  The useful life of a high tensile woven wire fence is expected to be 30 years.  Substantial maintenance required prior to 30 years greatly decreases the return on investment.  Participants learned that paying additional money for higher quality materials and installing them correctly will decrease liability, extend the useful life and provide proper containment for the herd.  






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