Animal behaviour at electric fences and the implications for management
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Mammal Review
- Vol. 18 (2) , 91-103
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2907.1988.tb00078.x
Abstract
Electric fences are cheaper than conventional fences and, because of this, they are being used increasingly to manage mammals. Initial investigatory behaviour at the fence, defensive reactions immediately after shock, and long‐term modifications in behaviour as a result of learning, have been reviewed. This paper (i) suggests that designs of electric fences should take account of animal behaviour and (ii) reviews management solutions.Keywords
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