Animal scientists and producers are testing new kinds of flooring to improve animal health. Rubber slat mats are one option that could help pregnant sows avoid joint problems and circulatory issues.

SLAT mats made from dense rubber are the answer to leg, joint and hoof problems that occur on raw slats, according to EasyFix Rubber Products of Athenry, Co Galway. Managing director Michael Earls ...

THE latest research carried out on the effect of EasyFix rubber slat-mats has shown a 24pc and 19pc increase in liveweight gain of Continental and Friesian cross cattle, say the manufacturers. This is ...

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WAALWIJK, Netherlands—DRI Rubber B.V. was granted a U.S. patent for the invention of a fastener system that secures agricultural rubber mats for livestock. The company describes its rubber fastener as ...

It costs €1.19 to bed a 200kg suckler calf for a week, with straw priced at €25 for a 150kg bale. Woodchip costs €1.07, and peat is a fairly trouble-free bedding material which costs only €0.87, ...

New research shows that rubber slat mats could improve swine health. In a new study in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers in Europe studied how different types of flooring affects claw and ...

A NEW product which ensures that young calves are reared in both comfort and in an environmentally friendly way, is new to the market on the UK mainland. The Calf Green Floor System, from ICE Comfort ...