Why is muddy, too-hard ground bad for cow health?
The negative impact of hardened and muddy surfaces on cow feed intake is obvious. Not only does muddy ground reduce the amount of food the cows eat, but as feed intake decreases, the milk production of the cows also decreases. Secondly, cows raised in muddy environments also face great health risks and are prone to bacterial infections and foot ulcers, which can even lead to lameness in severe cases. Hardened ground provides long-term resistance to cattle trampling, prevents the ground from becoming muddy, and facilitates drainage and manure removal. But cows also don’t like hard surfaces, which can cause discomfort to their hooves and interfere with their movement.
Now, farmers have a new option: Rubber cladding thermoplastic honeycomb panels. The flooring is a true cow-friendly flooring designed to keep dairy farm stall areas clean, warm and comfortable.
Structure of Rubber Cladding Thermoplastic Honeycomb Panels
- Highly elastic and wear-resistant rubber layer. They are completely non-absorbent and non-porous, providing adequate comfort and safety for cows.
- Thermoplastic polypropylene honeycomb panel: It is waterproof, lightweight, high-strength and extremely impact-resistant.
The Characteristics of The Floor are：
- Anti-slip and wear-resistant: Tire-grade high-performance natural rubber will not rot and has a long service life.
- Excellent load-bearing capacity: The subfloor is a thermoplastic honeycomb panel with high elastic modulus, which can withstand frequent trampling by cows without deformation.
- Easy to clean: Cow manure does not easily adhere to the floor surface, making cleaning easier and keeping the floor dry for a long time.