When it comes to calving or nursing, your cows need maximum comfort and a safe environment. Thanks to Artémis lining, your calving and nursing stalls provide optimal conditions. Their dimensions can be adapted to any stall size.
Highly resistant and easy to clean, Artémis stalls are made from Magellan 16 and a high-density latex underlay wrapped in PVC film. This combination provides both a supple floor and good, earth-like grip, making it easier for even the most fragile cows to move around, and preventing them from falling.
With this in mind, Simon Clouet, a breeder in Loire-Atlantique, decided to invest in an Artémis stall.
In my barn, I have two calving boxes," explains the breeder. The first is on concrete and accessible by tractor, if a cow needs to be raised, for example. I also use it to sort animals. But with a straw-covered concrete floor, there's more risk of slipping. So I decided to equip the second stall with Artémis. It's used for the most fragile cows, in case of difficult calving, or for those who, sick or injured, need the best conditions to recover."
After all, this 20 m3 cubicle also serves as an infirmary. It's rarely occupied," admits the breeder, "and fortunately so. Yet I wanted to invest in it to give these cows as many chances as possible. On the soft carpet, the hooves sink in well. It helps the cows to stand up again.
The comfort and grip solution for calving cows
The mat prevents slipping and provides stability for animals moving on it. This is an undeniable asset for the safety of cows and workers alike.
Another advantage of the Artémis box is that it maintains optimal hygiene conditions. The grooves allow liquids to run off easily, and the rubber is easy to clean.
Thanks to the mats, the stall is easier to clean than my other straw-on-concrete stall," says Simon Clouet. Sanitary conditions are better for the animals. P
or the breeder, providing comfort for his cows is essential if the herd is to fully express its production potential.
" Comfort is all the more important at times of fragility, such as calving or in the event of health problems. But it's just as important when it comes to lying down ," says the farmer, who has equipped his cubicles with water mattresses Aquastar. When cows are well rested and well cared for, they are better able to produce.
