Electric fence suppliers stock and supply a wide range of electric fence products. Electric fences can range from pest control to prevention and intrusion in more specific areas, such as office buildings and secure rooms, etc.

Electric fence vendors offer security products, and these can be purchased in kit form and installed by the buyer, or vendors can supply and install them. almost all the requirements. For example: Portable Battery Kits are extremely useful for the containment of livestock such as poultry etc. as they can be installed virtually anywhere they are required and are very easy to disassemble and move to a new location.

Electric fence suppliers can provide many accessories and these can include electric fence tape, rope, poles, netting, connectors, and filters.

Electric fencing systems are widely used for livestock and the type of system used will vary depending on the type of livestock.

Some of these systems may include electric fencing for;

• Poultry
• horses
• dogs

Electric poultry netting is used for the containment and protection of chickens etc. and without this type of fencing, free range poultry farming would not be possible. Electric poultry netting is very effective in protecting poultry from predators like foxes, but also allows birds to roam freely. These types of systems can be mains or battery powered. Other types of netting are available for sheep and rabbits.

The function of an electric fence is to detect that people or animals cross a boundary. Electric shock from the fence can range from uncomfortable to very painful, and in some cases can even be fatal. Today, electric fences are generally used for agricultural purposes and are also frequently used to protect security sensitive areas. When a person or animal touches an electric fence, an electrical circuit is created. Electric fences use a component known as a power energizer that converts power into a short, rapid pulse of high voltage. An animal or person coming into contact with the fence wire will complete the electrical circuit and conduct the pulse, this has the effect of causing an electric shock. The pain or effects of the shock will vary depending on the voltage and current used and also the amount of contact between the receiver and the fence or ground.

Electrified fences must be insulated from the ground and from any other electrically conductive material. The fence should not be fixed directly to metal or wooden posts, and avoid any type of vegetation, weeds, etc. Wood or metal posts require porcelain or plastic insulators to be attached, followed by wire from fencing material, etc., attached to the insulators.

Lethal electric fences are used for anti-personnel purposes and were used in world wars 1 and 2.