Choices:

The choice of bedding for cow stalls not only impacts cow comfort but also influences the risk of mastitis. By maintaining good hygiene, you can reduce the chance of E. coli and Streptococcus uberis infections. There are various types of bedding, which can be divided into organic and inorganic materials. Inorganic materials are those that are not organic, such as cow mattresses or sand. The advantage of these materials is that bacteria cannot grow in them, which has a positive effect on preventing mastitis. Sand and our cow mattresses provide the highest level of cow comfort. If you look at the products , you will see the comfort rating, with 5 stars being the highest level of cow comfort. Original sand bedding requires a lot of work because of the large amount of sand needed for the bedding. To address this, we offer the Pack Mat a cow mattress that provides a soft, breathable base for the sand bedding, saving 50-70% of sand. However, sand in the stalls requires many adjustments on the farm, such as changes to manure management. Machines like manure scrapers can suffer from quick wear and tear when used with sand.

Why cow mattresses are better than regular stalls with rubber mats:

As regulations become stricter, animal comfort and welfare are becoming increasingly important. A cow naturally lies down for about 15 hours per day in the field. In a stall, this time is significantly shorter, sometimes dropping to as low as 7 hours. When a cow lies down for 15 hours, she chews longer and more intensively, and her hooves and legs get the necessary rest. This results in higher milk production. To improve lying time in the stalls, Promat has developed cow mattresses that replicate the natural environment of the field..

Some advantages of our cow mattresses:

• Provides a safe feeling for the cow, as she has more grip to lie down and get back up.
• Requires less bedding material.
• Stable surface.
• The mattresses are extremely durable and suitable for years of intensive use.
• Multiple top layers are possible, making the mattress customizable to your needs.
• Shock-absorbing, which is better for the cow’s joints.
• Fewer pressure points on the cow’s body, as the mattress adapts to the cow’s contours.
• Cost-saving.
• Hygienic.

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For a detailed comparison between cow mattresses and sand bedding, click here.

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