With podal lesions and lameness on the increase, breeders are increasingly having to cull cows early for these conditions. These culls have a cost... and they're not the only ones.
It's not uncommon for cows to slip on concrete stall floors. These slips cause injuries that are often irreparable. Installing rubber mats limits the risks.
Concrete floors in traffic corridors, often damp and slippery, are an ideal breeding ground for the bacteria responsible for digital dermatitis. Designed by Bioret Agri, Magellan is a draining coating