A look at popular fence styles, including photos and trends for expansive yards. Search. Subscribe; ... who has only threadbare wire surrounding his 590,000-acre ranch in New Mexico.

In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet.

Cattle. Because cattle are rather easy to fence in, a variety of wire types and styles work well. Stocking density is the largest factor to consider when selecting fence for cattle.