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Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. To get started, you’ll need a good pair of gloves. Then, depending on the type of fence your installing, you may need a wire stretcher, post pounder, pliers and crimps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbIjn8iJzXE&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription What Kind of Tools Do You Need for Fencing? Good morning, my name's Chris. I work at the Great Falls North 40. Born and raised on a farm and ranch. I've w... Read more

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Electric fencing can save 30-40% off costs compared with traditional fence, due to using fewer materials and less labor. So, when installing an electric fence, you need to first determine if your fence is going to be permanent or temporary -because the tools, the infrastructure, and the products are all going to be different. Whether your project is permanent or temporary, whether your fencing in livestock or heading into the backcountry; in our How to Install Electric Fence Guide, we’ll answer questions to help you get started in your electric fencing project. It’s all doable, let’s get to work! When choosing fencing and wire types for your horses, you need to pay attention to visibility, post spacing, and you need to make sure your wire is no further apart than 10 inches. https://www.youtube.com/w... Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. There are five types of coatings in fencing products; commercial, class one, class three, zinc aluminum, and zinc aluminum plus paint. Depend... Read more

Electric fencing can save 30-40% off costs compared with traditional fence, due to using fewer materials and less labor. So, when installing an electric fence, you need to first determine if your fence is going to be permanent or temporary -because the tools, the infrastructure, and the products are all going to be different. Whether your project is permanent or temporary, whether your fencing in livestock or heading into the backcountry; in our How to Install Electric Fence Guide, we’ll answer questions to help you get started in your electric fencing project. It’s all doable, let’s get to work! There are several parts that go into installing an electric fence tumble wheel. Once put together, the tumble wheel is very effective in helping in animal management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxD_SN_... Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. There are three different styles of knots; hinged-joint knot, the fixed-knot knot, and the S-knot knot. Depending on your fencing needs, each ... Read more

Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. High tensile fencing products are stronger, lighter, longer lasting, and they cost less. Traditionally, low carbon barbed wire has a breaking... Read more

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and this is particularly true for horses. Providing year-round protection for your horse against preventable problems can help you avoid expensive vet bills or even the tragic loss of your horse. One of the simplest ways to protect your horse is to keep vaccinations and parasite control up-to-date during the course of the year. We've all heard the arguments against vaccinating, and we interviewed a local vet about some of those here, but for those of us who will be vaccinating this year, we need to make sure we are up to date, not just on the actual yearly vaccines, but also the boosters you need (especially with younger horses). We asked Zoetis Animal Health about to tell us what their year-round routine would be, starting at spring when the change in season can increase threa... Read more

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When looking to install an electric fence, you need to ask yourself three questions. 1.) Is your fence permanent or temporary? 2.) How big is the space you're fencing? 3.) What animals are you targeting? After you answer these... then the real work begins. 1.) Is your Fence Permanent or Temporary? First things first, this is the best question to ask for a few reasons. Why? Permanent fences and temporary fences use different materials. If it's a permanent fence you're after, then you're going to opt for an installation that utilizes wire (aluminum, high tensile wire, or Gallagher's Turbo Rope). You will need to use wire in a permanent electrical fencing application because it holds up better than (most) tape or rope, and is much more resistant to the weather it will be exposed to out on the range. You'll also want to opt for standard t-... Read more

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North 40 Outfitters is discussing the Gallagher S200 and S400 all in one solar energizers at the 2018 Mid-States show in Minneapolis, MN. Ideal for multiple power options such as wildlife and livestock applications, these solar energizers replace Gallagher’s R100-200-300 series. Durable and made to last, the S200 and S400 come with a 12V batteries and leads. This means you can turn it on and forget. The Energizer will continue to work for up to three weeks without sun.   Good morning. Today we're at the Mid-States buying show here, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My name is Dane Headley with Gallagher. I am the territory manager for Minnesota, Wisconsin. Here we have our two new units. This is the S200 and S400. We just released these about a month and a half ago. Very, very nice units. These are replacing our B100, B200, and B3... Read more