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Fence Configurations By Species
 Tip: Electric fence systems can be built in any configuration as
needed by the end user. The following pages show recommended
voltage levels and wire spacings to safely contain different species.
4-wire
Voltage for Cows: 2,000–3,000 v
Voltage for Bulls: 3,000–4,000 v
• docile cattle require fewer strands; determined bulls require
more voltage
3-wire
Boundary
fences
10 "
20"
40"
total
10 "
10 "
8"
6"
6"
6"
6"
10 "
10 "
10 "
12"
10 "
5-wire
Feed lots
52"
total
6-wire
Deter predators
42"
total
1-wire
Portable/temporary
fences
32"–
42”
total
Voltage: 2,000–3,000 v
• high visibility for safety; use white 1½” poly tape
3-wire
Geldings and
mares
10 "
20"
40"
total
10 "
4-wire
Mares and
colts
10 "
10 "
10 "
16"
46"
total
5-wire
Stallions
1-wire
Portable/temporary
fences
36"–
48”
total
10 "
10 "
10 "
10 "
12"
52"
total