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2. Artificial fences

These are fences made out of dead materials

Examples of materials used include; chain links, barbed wire,

wire nets, concrete, bricks, treated poles, nails.

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Importance of fencing

 Natural fences act as wind breaks.

 Natural fences maintain soil fertility by adding humus.

 Fencing controls the spread of diseases by controlling ani-

mal movements.

 Fencing allows proper use of pasture.

 Fences keep off intruders such as thieves and wild animals.

 Fences prevent the straying of animals.

 Fences make culling easy.

 Fences make separation of animals according to age, sex,

type, size and health easy.