The invention relates to a fence post 100 for electrical fences. The fence post 100 may be formed as a pultrusion and may have the shape of a T. Compared to prior art fence posts, the fence post 100 can reduce problems of excessive electrical conduction and can also reduce problems of splintering. The fence post 100 may have a tapered region 140. The fence post 100 may have a hole-free region. A portion of the fence post 100 may have a colour that contrasts with the remainder of the fence post 100; this can enhance visibility of the fence post 100 in snow.

A method for forming a fence panel includes providing a mold including a cavity configured to receive a molten material. The molten material is injected into the cavity of the mold and flows within the cavity of the mold. After injecting the molten material into the cavity of the mold, and with the molten material cooled to harden, a formed fence panel is removed from the cavity of the mold. The formed fence panel includes a first portion having a pattern of apertures extending through the formed fence panel and a second portion having a continuous outer surface at least at a first side of the formed fence panel.