MAGELLAN® 25

The Magellan® mat is the first active draining rubber floor, specially designed for corridors in dairy cow traffic areas. This innovation improves both the comfort of movement and the safety of the animals, while providing real health benefits thanks to its drainage grooves. Its optimal drainage system allows to reduce ammonia emissions by up to 40%*, while helping to prevent lameness and dermatitis.

* Results of the experimental study – INRAE & IDELE (France, 2024)

1 lactation

on average per cow

That is

20 K€/year

of additional income
for a farm of 100 cows

Numerous advantages for the cow and the farmer.

DRY FEET

Its smart design facilitates the evacuation of liquids and ensures that the hoof is always dry

FLEXIBLE AND COMFORTABLE

Increased contact surface area, reduced pressure on the supports.

NON-SLIP

Eliminates falls and stress related to slipping, thanks to its design.

IMPROVED LEG HEALTH

Fewer cases of lameness and premature culling, healthy and more infection-resistant legs

REDUCED AMMONIA EMISSIONS

-40% reduction in ammonia emissions, limiting pulmonary diseases

IMPROVED HEAT DETECTION

A draining floor for healthier hooves.

The Magellan® 25 mat, made of 25 mm thick draining rubber, is specifically designed for high-traffic areas: walkways, waiting areas, milking parlors, or access points to robots.

Its deep longitudinal grooves ensure effective drainage, keeping the hooves elevated above stagnant liquids. This design limits moisture on the ground, reducing the risk of foot diseases such as digital dermatitis (Mortellaro), whitlow, interdigital phlegmon, or sole ulcers. It helps to limit lameness and prevent premature culling. Pebbles slide between the grooves, preventing micro-lesions and preserving the sole of the foot.

The efficient drainage of the Magellan also contributes to a significant reduction in ammonia emissions (up to -40%)*, improving air quality and overall building hygiene.

Comfortable thanks to its flexibility in natural rubber, the Magellan helps preserve joints during frequent movements. Its non-slip surface, adapted to the morphology of the hooves, enhances safety and reduces slips, even on wet ground.

Compatible with straight and semi-straight scrapers, the Magellan 25 is easy to install without modifying existing equipment, and allows for simple and effective maintenance.

* Evaluation of the reduction of ammonia (NH3) emissions after the installation of Magellan® mats in a dairy cow building.
Xavier Vergé (IDELE) and Paul Robin (INRAE) – (10/28/2024)

Features

25mm thick, designed to keep hooves permanently dry, with scraper passage every 90 minutes.
A single roll, without connection over the entire length: simplified cleaning and fewer risks of bacterial proliferation.
Compatible with straight and semi-straight scrapers, with the addition of rubber fingers that can be attached to the existing scraper.
Textile insert allowing the stability of the rubber and a better resistance to wear and tear.

Magellan®: a complete solution to meet the natural needs of hooves

Flexibility comparable to that of natural ground

The cow's hooves have been shaped by evolution to walk on soft, loose, vegetation-covered ground.
Hard, concrete floors disrupt this natural adaptation, causing problems such as chronic inflammation of the distal phalanx, the formation of bony growths, or sole ulcers.
Magellan® flooring replicates the qualities of natural ground by providing a flexible and cushioning surface. It increases the contact area with the ground, allowing for better weight distribution across the entire hoof, and reduces pressure points that cause internal foot lesions.

No more slipping

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