Feeding step
Bioret Agri
At Bioret Agri, we know that proper feed intake is the foundation of dairy performance.
A cow that eats calmly and regularly produces better and more consistently over time.
To protect your cows’ legs and hooves, we develop draining, non-slip flooring that keeps hooves clean and dry. This hygiene is essential to limit hoof disorders and helps reduce ammonia emissions inside the barn.
However, to remain effective, these floors require very frequent scraping, every 90 to 120 minutes, in accordance with regulations in several European countries.
A necessary operation… yet one that disrupts cows while they are feeding.
Each time the scraper passes, feeding is interrupted: impacts on the hind legs, stress, and social pressure between dominant and subordinate cows. The feeding cycle becomes fragmented, and feed intake can suffer.
The feeding step then plays a key role.
Positioned at the feed barrier, it helps protect the feeding area, reduces the impact of the scraper, and preserves continuous feed intake while keeping the rest of the barn floors clean and dry.
Feeding step
Bioret Agri
At Bioret Agri, we know that a good food consumption is the basis of dairy performance.
A cow that eats calmly and regularly produces better and longer-lasting food.
To preserve your cows' feet and hooves, we develop draining and non-slip floors that keep feet clean and dry. This hygiene is essential to limit foot pathologies and contribute to the reduction of ammonia emissions in the building.
But to remain effective, these floors require very frequent scraping, all 90 to 120 minutes, in compliance with regulations in force in several European countries.
An essential step... but one that's just around the corner disturbing cows at the trough.
Each time the scraper passes, feeding is interrupted: impacts on the hind legs, stress, and social pressure between dominant and subordinate cows. The feeding cycle becomes fragmented, and feed intake can suffer.
Visit Feeding step plays a key role.
Positioned at the fences, it allows you to protect the feed zone, This allows you to limit the impact of the scraper and maintain continuous feed intake, while keeping the rest of the building clean and dry.
ZEN'EAT®
The benefits of Zen’Eat® for dairy farms
How Zen’Eat® works
Zen’Eat® is based on a simple idea: providing cows with a feeding area where they feel calm and protected. It combines
A raised feeding step with a rear slope : this elevation separates the feeding area from the traffic alley, preventing the scraper from entering the feeding zone while naturally directing liquids toward the alley.
DiviZen flexible separators : flexible and durable, they clearly define each cow’s space while preventing injuries. Their shape and positioning encourage the cow to adopt the correct feeding posture while directing manure toward the rear.
By respecting the cows’ natural feeding rhythm, Zen’Eat® reduces defensive behaviour, unnecessary movement and sources of stress. Each cow can consume her ration continuously, promoting better feed balance and a calmer barn environment.
Impact on dairy farm performance
Adopting Zen’Eat® in a dairy barn has a direct impact on both herd productivity and animal health:
Longer feeding time: longer and more regular meals promote better rumen balance and optimal digestion.
Improved milk production: a well-filled rumen and a relaxed cow translate into measurable gains in milk yield.
Reduced feed losses: better access to the ration limits waste and improves forage utilization.
A calmer barn environment: less pushing, less stress, and a more balanced social hierarchy within the herd.
Improved health: fewer injuries caused by kicks and pushing, better body condition, and a reduction in digestive disorders.
By creating optimal feeding conditions, Zen-Eat® becomes a long-term lever to improve overall farm performance, while contributing to animal welfare and the profitability of the dairy operation.
Would you like more information about Zen'Eat? Contact us now!
Farmers who trust our solutions
Farmer testimonials
Aquastar: «No more cows lying in the corridor, even when it's hot».»
Box Artémis: «Sanitarily, it's better for the animals.»
