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We tested various configurations of electric fencing on captive and wild caught Pine Martens, in test enclosures. Simple configurations of electric wires could be breached by the Martens, whereas a new design of an electrified overhang prevented the Martens from crossing a fence. The financial cost of protecting game birds enclosures with electric fencing is calculated and compared to the potential financial losses from predation on the birds. These figures confirm that electric fencing is cost effective.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Mammal Review

Publication Date

01/01/1999

Volume

29

Pages

67 - 72