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MAYO ANTI-SLIP MAT
The Mayo Anti-Slip Mat has a unique surface design. It is soft enough to allow animals to sink slightly into it, giving tremendous traction and therefore confidence to the animal. While there is a little more maintenance to the system vs. rubber, the benefit in confidence to the cows & cow flow makes up for it.Â
The Anti Slip Mat is extremely hygienic, just power wash any mess into the drain once milking is over. They are 100% non-absorbent so scientifically they cannot harbour any bacteria. Creating the safest, most hygienic environment for your herd. Â
The mats are roughly 24mm deep x 1.73m long x 1.22m wide.
BENEFITS OF THE MAYO ANTI-SLIP MAT:
- Dramatically reduces the risk of injury.
- Encourages cows to walk into the parlour, they will race off a hard, slippery surface onto the Mayo Anti slip mat.
- Reduce stress levels in the parlour- the comfort and traction of the mat gives the cow confidence. A less stressed cow is less likely to hold onto milk giving a higher yield.
- Unique anti-slip surface design- the design is soft and small allowing the cow to evenly distribute her body weight over her full foot.
- All the Mayo comfort, durability & longevity properties
- Increased confidence in the milking environment will increase throughput.
You can see the confidence of the animals on newly fitted Mayo Anti Slip Mat in this video:
You can see the confidence of the animals on newly fitted Mayo Anti Slip Mat in this video:
ANTI SLIP MAT ALTERNATE AREAS OF USE
- Other areas the mats can be used includes ramps, steps & collecting areas.
- The Anti Slip Mat is also fantastic in pens where you may separate cows, especially if they are stressed. They will have permanent traction on the mat and are far less likely to further injure themselves.
ANTI SLIP MAT IN ACTION
FITTING:
The Anti Slip Mat is easily fixed down on to a parlour floor using heavy duty thunder bolts or coach screws and plugs if the concrete is not the best. The mats are fixed in the center, with a small gap in around the perimeter of the mat to allow for expansion. Instructions can be found HERE
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FAQs
Unlike rubber, the Mayo anti-slip mat will not be hardening and becoming more slick and slippery over time. This is because of the material it is made from which scientifically cannot harden over time. The cows will always sink into the Mayo anti-slip mat giving great confidence to the animal as she navigates the parlour