Cows made comfortable to increase production

DAIRYCHAIN facilitated the purchase and delivery of cow mattresses at the zero grazing unit at Egerton University, Kenya. Most dairy farmers when raising their livestock, they are so much and always concerned about their cattle’s wellbeing, about the costs they will incur and the profits they will make from the cattle.

Dairy farmers ought to think of ways in which they can keep their animals healthy, save money and increase their profits.
They have probably never thought of providing them with rubber mattresses/ flooring. If rubber cattle mats are put, their dairy farms will flourish. There are many benefits that surround the provision of rubber mattresses to cattle. They provide a resilient base below the cow’s front knees to absorb the shock when lying down. Its surface is flexible thus providing optimal traction and confident footing; it offers a high degree of hygiene because it is seamless and does not trap dirt.

The mattresses are also waterproof and resilient to manure, urine and micro-organisms; they provide livestock with a proper way in which they have their rest.

Proper rest work cumulatively with other factors in the increase of milk production; the excellent insulation factor of the mattresses prevents cold and dampness from the concrete subsurface from reaching the livestock; the mattresses are easy to clean too.

Livestock are very vulnerable to infection. Rubber matting reduces the risk of infection by keeping the livestock barns cleaner. They also make the process of cleaning the barns much easier.

Rubber matting does not soak up urine or food residue, so when rubber flooring is done, disease causing microbes are washed right out the door; keeping the livestock healthy. Reducing infections among livestock not only reduces veterinary bills but keeps the livestock healthy and happy therefore producing more of milk and meat