How to choose a net for livestock farming: features, strength and durability
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In industrial livestock farms and aviaries, the netting forms an integral part of the cage or structure intended for the animals. To fulfil its function correctly, it must be suited to the conditions of use and fit precisely into the final product. Requirements vary depending on the intended use. Humidity, exposure to the elements, use indoors or outdoors, and structural characteristics can all influence the choice of material and the configuration of the mesh.
Where are livestock fencing nets used?
Electro-welded mesh is used in various contexts within the livestock sector and in animal management, including:
- cages for industrial livestock farming;
- garden or indoor aviaries.
Every application has specific requirements, which must be defined at the design stage in order to identify the most suitable solution.
What characteristics should a livestock farming network have, and how do you choose the most suitable one?
When installing livestock fencing, the choice of electro-welded mesh must take into account the animals’ needs, the conditions of use and the structural characteristics of the enclosure. To identify the most suitable solution, it is important to assess certain technical aspects:
- Wire diameter and mesh size, to be selected according to the type of farming, the size of the animals and the configuration of the cage or aviary.
- Dimensional accuracy, essential for ensuring the net fits correctly into frames and support systems, thereby facilitating assembly.
- Type of wire coating, particularly important in environments characterised by dampness, frequent washing or exposure to the elements. The choice of wire and its coating must be appropriate to the conditions of use.
- The geometry and processing of the mesh, such as folds, notches and shaping, which allow the component to be adapted to the structure and, where necessary, to provide openings for doors and feeders.
Defining these characteristics correctly enables the production of mesh that is compatible with the requirements of the livestock sector and the project specifications, facilitating assembly and contributing to the functionality and durability of the structure over time.
What types of mesh does ViDiMa produce for the livestock sector?
ViDiMa manufactures netting for the livestock sector and animal management applications, developing solutions for industrial livestock farms and aviaries. 
For cages used in industrial livestock farms, mesh is manufactured from high-quality pre-galvanised wire or zinc-aluminium wire – solutions that help prevent oxidation. Particular attention is also paid to ensuring the dimensions required for correct fitting into the support systems. The ability to customise the mesh’s characteristics and manufacturing processes enables ViDiMa to supply components that are ready for subsequent production stages, combining flexibility, precision and attention to the customer’s specific requirements. If you are designing a solution for the livestock farming sector, ViDiMa can assist you in selecting the mesh best suited to your needs.
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ViDiMa is able to produce large and small customised batches upon exclusive customer request, thanks to its flexibility.
The entire process is supervised by our technical department, which will support the customer from the design stage to the selection of the best technical solutions.