Choosing the right kind of fence is very important to the success of safely containing your animals and livestock. Barbed wire and Traditional high tensile wire fences are very dangerous and have caused many accidents. Animals have become entangled in barbed wire and suffered severe cuts from the sharp barbs. Smooth high tensile wire isn't any safer for your animals. Some of the worst cuts and fatal injuries have resulted from this type of fencing. Animals often misjudge the strength of the wire because of its size. They also have been known to run into the electric wire fence simply because it is hard to see.

      The safest fence to have is one that is highly visible and that the animals will avoid contacting. Posi-Shock electric fence Polytape and Polywire are constructed with brightly colored polyethylene yarns, which make them visible to animals as well as people. The best way to teach your animals or livestock to avoid touching the fence is to use electricity. Posi-Shock is manufactured with stainless steel conductors to carry the electrical current throughout the fence. If your animal happens to touch the fence they will receive an effective but harmless jolt.

      Posi-Shock Polywire and ˝" Polytape have been designed for temporary fencing. They are ideal for rotational grazing and temporary pastures. They are lightweight, reusable, and can be used as additional fence protection as well.

      Posi-Shock 1 ˝" Polytape has been designed to use as a permanent fence. This type of fence is very popular with horse owners. Polytape makes an attractive fence and is less expensive to install and maintain than wood or vinyl fencing.