Don's Dairy Supply, In349 Roses Brook Rd, South Kortright,  NY 13842 

Research has proven time and time again that cows prefer something more comfortable than concrete, who doesn’t? Do we really need any more statistics on it than looking at a barn full of cows with comfy mats that are all laying down?

Happy Cows are Productive Cows

Cows are at their most efficient when they are comfortable and stress-free. It has been shown through scientific research that cows yield more milk when they are in an environment that they are happy in, so if you’re a dairy farmer who relies on the milk your cows produce to pay the bills, you will increase productivity with quality cow matting.

Reduce Hoof Injuries & Joint Strain

Your cows spend a large portion of the day standing up, and this generates a huge amount of stress and strain on their hooves and joints. Cow matting helps to reduce this significantly, providing a stable and comfortable surface for them to stand on that offers great orthopedic support to your animals, not only helping to improve their well-being but also cutting your vet bills.

Providing a More Hygienic Environment

One of the major health implications of barns is the hygiene issues that can arise from large amounts of bedding. Sand bedding, for example, carries large amounts of bacteria and increases your cows risk of mastitis. By installing cow mats, you will require much less bedding, allowing easier cleaning and thus a more pleasant living environment for them and working environment for you. 

With all types of matting available now, here is a description of the three best types to keep your girls comfortable and happy.

Memory Foam Cow Mattress System

The cow mattress system is the “tempur-pedic” of cow mats.  This cow mattress system achieves an outstanding balance of support and comfort. It consists of a PU-Latex constructed foam mat covered with a polypropylene covering held sturdy with 1/8” polyethylene strips and stainless steel concrete anchors. 

PU-Latex is a polyurethane-latex blended synthetic foam that is very similar in properties to memory foam.  The polyurethane foam gives it the softness and the latex foam gives it the durability. 

The mats are secured into place and covered with an environmental grade polypropelene-fiber and polypropylene coated geomembrane covering. This covering is environmental grade strength and is used for many infrastructure industrial jobs.

The mats are secured into place and covered with an environmental grade polypropelene-fiber and polypropelene coated geomembrane covering. This covering is environmental grade strength and is used for many infrastructure industrial jobs.

To secure the covering, 1/8” thick strips of polyethylene (commonly known as manger liner) are laid along the sides and secured into the concrete with stainless steel concrete anchors.

The exceptional shock absorbency of the foam mat gives this mattress system the superior traction and maximum comfort of the foam mat and the industrial strength flexible covering gives the mattresses the durability and easiness to clean, similar to that of rubber mat.

See the Slideshow below for Memory Foam Mattress System Examples: