Assessing Wildlife Impact on Fencing

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Consider the impact of wildlife populations, especially deer, on your farm's fencing strategy. The video attributes the frequent fence-related incidents to an overpopulation of deer, which leads them to compete with livestock for forage and attempt to jump fences more often. Understand that deer often try to jump fences by kicking off the wire with their hooves, particularly when attempting to clear an obstacle uphill. This action makes them vulnerable to getting a hoof caught in the tight mesh of woven wire fencing. The resulting struggle can lead to serious injuries, such as broken legs or necks, and ultimately death.

Goal: Understand how wildlife behavior, particularly deer, can influence fencing effectiveness and animal safety.