We are supremely confident in the quality of our Mayo Mattress system and offer a 10 year guarantee – not just on existence, but also on performance
COW MATS & MATTRESSES
THE MAYO MATTRESS
- Mayo Mattresses are made from a very durable foam which, scientifically, cannot harden.
- There are no layers. There is no top-cover to break, no fillers or pads to compress, dish or harden
- There is no re-investment required to retain comfort level over its life, unlike layered systems
- The beds are perfectly calibrated to be soft & firm enough for the cow to thrive whether housed all year or otherwise. A bed too soft or too hard cannot support your cow to achieve peak performance.
- They equal sand bedding according to cows. Within weeks they will show no preference for one system over the other. A huge indicator of the comfort level of a Mayo Mattress. Our conversion track record is highest on the market due to this comfort and our hygiene properties.
- The foam is a closed-cell structure making it the most hygienic synthetic cow bed available as well as being very easy to clean as they hold their shape
- They offer permanent traction. The cow will always sink into a Mayo bed as they will never harden or become slippery which will greatly reduce stress levels in your unit
- The formulation is completely unique and not available under any other brand. We are the only mattress suppliers actually making our own beds – which we have done for over 30 years in the West of Ireland.
- Finally and most importantly, cows definitely prefer them. Any trial we are a part of always ends up being a Mayo house in the end because the cows will always tell you!
How the Mayo Mattress stands out from other systems
Profitability
Unrivalled Comfort
- The softest cushion for the longest
- Increased lying times
- Increased output
Unbeatable Hygiene
- Lower somatic cell count
- Lower incidents of mastitis
Welfare
The Mayo Cow Mattress is the ONLY system completely devoid of rubber
- It will never go hard - your cows will lie for longer
- It will never become abrasive - reduction in hock damage
- It has no layers so no worries around bacteria or breakage
- It offers permanent traction greatly reducing stress in the unit
Longevity
10 Year Guarantee
- No quibble guarantee when laid and used as recommended
- Mayo systems have been in place for almost 30 years and are still performing
Mayo is at the forefront of cubicle bed innovation
An install in a Robot building so these ladies got to go straight onto their new Mayo Mattresses as we continued to fit.
Contact a Mayo expert today for advice or a no-obligation quote on your project
FITTING & GUARANTEE
The Mayo System is very easy to install. We can also quote to install if required.
We are supremely confident in the quality of our Mayo Mattress system and offer a 10 year guarantee
No matter what type of project you are looking to start we are here to offer expert advice and a no-obligation quote
Mayo Cow Comfort Mattress System
FAQs
It depends on your definition . The true definition of a cow mattress is “a soft warm cushion for your cows to lie on when in the cubicle over a long period of time”. By that definition both the Mayo Mattress and the Mayo Original are cow mattresses with the main difference being that the Mayo Mattress is softer. Many associate the term ‘mattress’ with layers – this is simply a different installation method and nothing to do with the quality of the bed over the long run.
When layers are added to a mattress system they create a space for bacteria to breed. Most top covers are made from rubber which is naturally hardening and perishing over time. When lifted, it is generally putrid under the top-cover as milk, effluent and slurry seeps down. If it goes down it will come back up again making it a much harder job to keep the beds clean. The Mayo system does not require a top-cover as it is made from a CLOSED CELL foam – it is completely impenetrable and a much better option than a top cover system for this reason. The closed floor benefit of a top-cover is achieved with our joining strips under the cubicle loop. Finally, the top-cover is the weakest part of a mattress system and will generally need to be replaced within 10 years. Not having one negates this reinvestment and associated diminished hygiene performance.
No. The Mayo Mattress range is supplied at the correct width to ensure that the gap is ALWAYS underneath the cow cubicle division. The important area for hygiene is directly underneath the cow’s udder. In tests, the Mayo Mattress range was shown to be the most hygienic surface as it is 100% non-absorbent and can never become absorbent even as it ages. This is due to the unique structure of the product. Of course, fitting them with the Mayo Strip will cover this gap and alleviate all concern on this front.
No. The air content of the Mayo Mattress range is permanent. It can never be released and the amount of material used during manufacture is graded to prevent the air cells collapsing. It can sometimes be observed that the back edge of a mat can get thinner. This is true as there is no material to support the cells. However, even one inch into the mat the product will be the same original thickness. This natural slope at the back of the bed is normal and has no impact on the mat’s performance as a bed.
We are dairy farmers ourselves and believe in a fair not a fat margin. We are the only ones actually manufacturing cow mattresses and so we do not have numerous ‘middlemen’ needing a cut either. We are not a marketing company requiring large margin to keep the influencers, digital marketing and flashy show stands going. We believe in high quality, high service at a fair price. Our price in comparison to other systems is not reflective of our system’s performance relative to those systems – it is reflective of our different model for the reasons outlined above.
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