Fences are being used successfully to contain all breeds of goats in many environments. They are one of the first improvements intending goat owners should consider for without good fencing goats will roam. This not only upsets neighbours, but also disrupts stock breeding programs.

This Agfact covers the following points in relation to fencing for goats:

• behaviour,
• conventional fences,
• electric fences, and
• upgrading existing fences.