Typically used in agriculture for stock retention i.e. Cattle (2 strands is adequate) and Sheep (4 strands), but is not to be used with horses, this fence provides a lower cost solution to stock netting. Very useful where hedge conservation is desired and for fencing adjacent to waterways as the flood water can flow easily through it.

Barbed Wire comes as High Tensile or Mild Steel. Farmers tend to prefer Mild Steel, which is cheaper and easier to work with. Whilst High Tensile offers increased life span and will maintain it's tension for longer.