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Keep Animals Out of Your Garden

Tons of hard work and dedication go into growing a successful garden. There are many critters that would prefer to eat your crops before you can. Rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and woodchucks,...

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Holy Cow!

The Field Marshall, an eight year old Charolais weighs 3,682 pounds when this image was taken. He is owned by Arthur Duckett and resides in England.       A Belgian Blue Cattle, which is famous for...

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What is a GMO?

Source: tweitepumpkins.com Recently there has been a lot of talk about GMO’s and we thought we’d explore this topic further. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. A genetically modified...

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Energizers – The Heart of Your Fence System

Fence energizers, also known as fence chargers, are the heart of the fence system. They provide the source for the electric current that flows through the fence wire. The size of fence energizer needed...

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Five Ranches You Ought To Know

CM Ranch, Dubois Wyoming The CM Ranch was established in 1927 by Charles Moore, the son of a trader who lived on the Shoshone Indian reservation. After switching ownership hands several times, the...

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All About: Fence Posts

Determining which fence posts to use when building your electronic containment system largely depends on which purpose your fence will serve. There are two general sets of posts – line and corner. Line...

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Montana Horse Sanctuary

Thousands of volunteers support horse non-profits throughout the United States and Canada. They care for abused and unloved horses and find good homes for them. They run therapeutic riding programs for...

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Meet Betsy Ross, the Miniature Scottish Highland!

We should warn you in advance… Once you read this blog post you will most likely want to stock up on Miniature Scottish Highland cattle. Paul Bias, a valued member of the Zareba Systems family, will...

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Get to know: Jacob Sheep

From time to time we like to highlight livestock breeds that may be of interest to you, and sometimes they happen to be rare breeds. Meet a breed of sheep known as Jacob. This threatened rare breed...

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Caption this photo for a chance to win a Zareba® 8-Light Voltage Tester!

Caption this photo before March 5, 2013 for a chance to win a Zareba® 8-Light Voltage Tester! Source: http://pinterest.com/pin/174092341815759314/

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New Fi-Shock® Chargers

Fi-Shock® is excited to announce the expansion of its Fence Charger offerings! A wider range of distances is available through the following products: - Fi-Shock® Solar-Powered Low-Impedance Pet...

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New Fi-Shock® Accessories!

Fi-Shock® accessories are available with an updated look and packaging design. Additionally, new accessory products on FiShock.com and local retailers will assist you in fence set-up and electronic...

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Electric Netting for Goats

Zareba® Electric Netting Kit Goats like to push their limits. Goats like to test fences by pushing against them, squeezing between the wires, and jumping over them. In addition, some species of goats...

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Garden Exclusion Using Electric Fencing!

Rabbits, dogs, and small critters – OH MY! Your garden can be a playground for unwanted animals eager to dig in the dirt and eat your well-earned harvest. One way to keep animals away is to use...

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Why grow your own beef?

Source: BestFoodFacts.org Growing your own produce has become an increasingly popular activity across America due to elevated produce prices and the use of pesticides and chemicals. With the growing...

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Rotational Grazing 101

Image Source: FarmProgress.com Rotational grazing is defined as the shifting of livestock to different units of a pasture or range in regular sequence to permit the recovery and growth of the pasture...

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Reduced Hay Production Trending

Source: University of Tennessee Hay production is at an all-time low since historical data reaching to 1974. In 2012 hay production totaled 120 million tons, which was down 18% from 2011’s production...

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Vote for Your Favorite Photo!

Your favorite animal containment brands have called on their fans to share photos of their lives on the farm! Zareba Systems® and ElectroBraid® invited Facebook fans to submit photos of their daily...

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Keeping Your Farm Pets Safe in High Heat

Betsy’s Owners Help Her Beat the Heat Summer is here and temperatures are on the rise. The heat can be detrimental to your farm pets and may cause serious health issues. Follow these tips to keep your...

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Top Farmers’ Markets!

Source: TheDailyGreen.com There’s no doubt about it – food shopping at a Farmers’ Market offers a much different experience than a grocery store. Purchasing fresh foods grown locally is not only...

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