Livestock fence – There are different types of fences that can be used for livestock: woven wire fences, barbed wire fences and high-strength wire fences, to name a few. This often leads farmers seeking to fence cattle to choose the type of fence that makes the most sense with their budget. Regardless of which of these types of livestock fences you choose, the installation techniques are similar. First, install the fence posts. There are many different ways to install fence posts so they do not get out of the ground. The posts should be made wider at the bottom (the part that is inserted into the ground) and narrower at the top.