Call now on 0800 686 124 Install now. Pay later. George Coulter, Whakatane AgriMat – Tailored matting that increases milk production by reducing cow lameness and falls “I used to have cows slipping over on concrete – I lost five in one season. Since laying AgriMat I’ve lost no cows to slippage.” 0% interest deferred payment Conditions apply. Enquire now to find out more. BY NUMAT
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Call now on 0800 686 124
Install now. Pay later.
George Coulter, Whakatane
AgriMat – Tailored matting that increases milk production by reducing cow lameness and falls
“ I used to have cows slipping over on concrete – I lost five in one season. Since laying AgriMat I’ve lost no cows to slippage.”
0% interest deferred payment
Conditions apply. Enquire now to find out more.
BY NUMAT
AgriMat decreases
AgriMat decreaseslameness in dairy cows
Why choose AgriMat?Cows were never designed to walk and lie on concrete. It’s abrasive, slippery and ‘hard as the hammers’. Concrete flooring and walkways are a leading cause of lameness in dairy cows. And the costs are significant.
On hard floors most cows develop claw damage. More than 80% of these injuries are on the outer claw of the hind legs. This is because the outer toe is longer by nature and steps down first, absorbing the peak load.
On AgriMat rubber matting the claw naturally sinks into the surface giving the animal grip and increased confidence. AgriMat adapts to the natural demands of the cow, shaping to the animal’s contours. And it is non- abrasive; reducing wear and tear on hooves.
Reducing lameness The cost of lameness is unsustainable, yet avoidable. AgriMat is proven to reduce lameness by up to 70%. An independent European study showed a reduction in the incidence of lameness of 70% after three months and 80% after nine months using AgriMat Kura 24mm matting. Competitors also tested only achieved half these outcomes.
Milk production
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Hygiene
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Happy cows
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Save thousands by reducing lameness up to 70% 70%
Reduced Lameness (Independent European study)
AgriMat IsoMat rotary platform mat delivers a proven grip surface for more confident standing, increased comfort and greatly improved milk production.
IsoMat also has good sound absorption, making the cows a lot calmer – and quieter for the farmer. IsoMat is custom-cut to fit your platform stalls. We can also cut-out the areas required for waves (pictured).
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AgriMat IsoMatDepth 17mm
Rotary platform matting
It’s critical to provide an anti-slip, comfortable milking platform for cows to stand on during the business end of the process.
AgriMat has a proven grip surface so cows are calmer and less fidgety. Plus it’s warmer, quieter and more comfortable. This all adds up to improved animal flow, faster milking and increased milk production.
Kura is the premium AgriMat for herringbone platforms with 24mm depth and interlocking edges, including a unique edging for a straight-edge finish.