The comfort of dairy cows influences feed intake
Did you know that, in addition to genetics and feed quality, your dairy cows' performance also depends on their feeding conditions? Because feed utilization also depends on the cows' comfort at feeding time, Bioret Agri has developed the Feeding step Feeding Step, an innovative piece of equipment that provides the ideal conditions for a high-quality, well-utilized meal.
To ensure that each element of the ration contributes to performance, the cow must have access to feed in a relaxing environment, free from disturbances. Stress reduces both the quantity of ration consumed and the efficiency of its assimilation, impacting milk production. Here are key considerations for ensuring a quality meal and proper digestion, which are essential for achieving expected milk production:
- Ensure that competition and jostling among cows is limited by installing dividers between every two cows in headlock.
- Avoid external disturbances such as repeated disruptions from the scraper.
- Maintain clean and dry feeding areas for more secure footing and a more relaxed standing position.
Greater serenity for feed intake to satiety
Innovation from the specialist in cow comfort in buildings: the Feeding step Feeding step is a composite platform that can be installed in front of headlock. Offering a surface that is slightly raised above the corridor, this equipment, made of rubber-coated plastic blocks, allows cows to remain undisturbed by the scraper. Flexible and non-slip, the Feeding step Feeding Step is suitable for dairy cows' feet, unlike hard cement floors. The device works with separators between every two animals, which prevents competition between cows for access to feed. This environment promotes relaxation during meals. Your dairy cows will spend more time eating until they are full. And you can be sure that each one will eat their fill!
Cleaner floors for healthy hooves
As we know, clean floors help reduce foot problems, the leading cause of culling in France. With its 3% slope at the end of the walkway to ensure urine drainage, Feeding Step helps keep the feeding area clean. By removing waste more quickly to the corridor, Bioret equipment provides cows with a peaceful environment at headlock. Peace, comfort, and cleanliness: a winning combination for feeding that maximizes the value of the ration and unlocks 100% of its milk production potential.
Preserving the profitability of the operation
The Feeding step Feeding step was designed to preserve the profitability of livestock farming by limiting production losses and early culling. In addition, the device also facilitates the farmer's work, particularly during care. It should be noted that the benefits of this step in front of the headlock been recognised by several international studies (Agroscope – Switzerland, Sova et al. 2013, Proudfoot et al. 2009, etc.). The Feeding step Feeding Step was also recognised by receiving the 2019 Best Product Award from AgroFarm.
Installing the Feeding step Feeding Step is quick (60 places equipped in 6 hours) and does not require major work. With a width of 1650 mm, the equipment can even be installed in an occupied building. Feeding Step is guaranteed to provide an optimal experience for 10 years.
