How can electric fences have a high voltage and low current when current is proportional to voltage?

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As I understand it, voltage is the difference in charge between two points. The greater that difference, the greater the current because more electrons will flow between the two points.

I thought a high resistance might explain this, but apparently the metal in electric fences have very low resistance.

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Electric fences have a current limiter. So as soon as the current gets to dangerous levels, it drops the voltage or increases the resistance so the voltage drop across your body is lower.

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