Use of rubber coated flooring in alleys improves and stimulates safe cow movement

Concrete is a hard and abrasive surface for cows to stand and walk on. Rubber matting is designed to increase grip and create a softer surface, increasing cow comfort and health. Farmers should consider implementing rubber matting in high risk and high use areas to improve animal welfare and production.

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Locatie
  • Europe
Auteurs
  • EN - Kate McCarthy
Doel
  • Education/Training
  • Communication
  • Dissemination
Soort bestand
Document
Bestandsgrootte
366 kB
Gepubliceerd op
30-06-2024
Taal van herkomst
English
Officiële project website
R4D
Licensie
CC BY-NC-ND

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