2007 Fencing Guide: Corral These Fencing Finds
Pasture Pipe, Couplings
A “burst-proof” pasture pipe, from Kentucky Graziers Supply, is flexible even in sub-zero temperatures, keeping frozen water from rupturing the pipe used in grazing systems.
AgriFit Compression Couplings, rated at 140 psi, can be hand-tightened and used above or below ground with the system.
Call 859-987-0215, or visit www.KyGraziers.com.
Solar-Powered Driveway Alert
A 20" solar-powered probe buried underground and parallel to the driveway offers an alert system up to a half mile away. The Cartell Solar 9V Probe contains an 80' cable and an electronic sensing board and radio transmit housed in a small, square, 4.7" all-weather enclosure. It's from the Gate Bird Long Range Gate Operator Co.
Call 800-767-4283 or visit www.gatebird.com.
Portable Paddock
The compact, lightweight Fi-Shock Portable Paddock Electric Fence System offers a 25 × 25' double-line enclosure — or a 50 × 50' single-line temporary enclosure. From Woodstream Corp., it uses step-in posts, polytape, a battery-powered energizer and a copper-coated grounding rod to create an electric current to send an electric pulse.
Call 800-800-1819 or visit www.woodstream.com.
Insulator Extender
Dare Products' model 2947-10 is a 6" ring insulator extender for wood posts that holds ˝" tape and wire and rope up to 8 mm. It keeps livestock away from trouble areas.
Email service@dareproducts.com.
Lightning Protector
A lightning protector for electric fence energizers comes from Dare Products. The model 2454 is an improved design that helps choke out surges before damaging the charger.
Email service@dareproducts.com.
High-Security Latch
D&D Technologies' Lokk-Latch PRO SL self-locks and self-latches, is horizontally and vertically adjustable, and features a six-pin security lock that can be rekeyed to other gates or doors. The latch has an external access function that lets the operator open both sides of a gate. It fits gate gaps of ⅜-1.5" and posts up to 6".
Call 800-716-0888 (ext. 233), or visit www.ddtechglobal.com.
T-Post Puller
The Little Mighty Man T-post puller's unique spring-loaded lock system pulls T-posts out straight and undamaged in seconds. It can be used with a front-end loader or three-point hitch.
Call 800-536-2683 or visit www.kencove.com.
Automatic Gate
The 2k2 Road Barrier electronic gate, from Gate Bird Long Range Gate Operator Co., allows entry with a tap of a horn. A 2"-diameter barrier arm comes in two 8' sections with a connector.
Call 800-767-4283 or visit www.gatebird.com.
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Research in Brief
The following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country.
















