Dairy cows' comfort influences feed intake
Did you know that in addition to genetics and feed quality, the performance of your dairy cows also depends on the conditions in which they are fed? Bioret Agri has developed the Bioret Feeding Step, to ensure that your cows are as comfortable as possible during feeding. Feeding Step, an innovative facility that offers the ideal conditions for a quality meal that's well worth the effort.
To ensure that every element of the ration is at the service of its performance, the cow must have access to her meal in a restful environment, without encountering discomfort. Stress reduces both the quantity of ration absorbed and the efficiency with which it is assimilated, which in turn has an impact on milk productivity. Here are a few points to bear in mind to ensure a quality meal and good digestion, the key to milk production that keeps its promises:
- Keep competition and jostling between fellow cows to a minimum, by installing dividers every two places between cows at the feed fence,
- Avoid external disturbances, such as repeated disturbances caused by the passage of the scraper,
- Keep feeding areas clean and dry for safer footing and standing.
More serenity for eating to satiety
A signature innovation from the specialist in cow comfort in barns: the feeding step. Feeding step is a composite platform for installation in front of the feed fence. Made of rubber-coated plastic blocks, the platform provides a slightly higher surface than the feed alley, so that the cow is no longer disturbed by the scraper's movements. Flexible and non-slip, the feeding step Feeding Step is suitable for dairy cows' feet, unlike a hard cement floor. The system works with dividers every two animals, preventing competition between cows for access to the ration. An environment that encourages relaxation at mealtimes. Your dairy cows spend more time eating, until they're satiated. And you can be sure that every one of them eats her fill!
Cleaner floors for healthier feet
It's a well-known fact that clean floors help reduce leg problems, the leading cause of culling in France. With its 3% slope at the end of the tread to ensure urine drainage, Feeding Step contributes to keeping the feeding area clean. By evacuating dejecta more quickly towards the alley, Bioret equipment offers cows a serene environment at the feed fence. Tranquillity, comfort and cleanliness: the winning triptych for a mealtime that makes the most of the ration and frees 100% of its milk production potential.
Maintain workshop profitability
The feed step Feeding step has been designed to maintain breeding profitability, by limiting production losses and early culling. The system also facilitates the farmer's work, particularly during care. Several international studies have praised the benefits of the feeding step in front of the feed fence (Agroscope - Switzerland, Sova et al. 2013, Proudfoot et al. 2009, etc.). Feeding walk Feeding Step was also honored with the Best Product 2019 award by AgroFarm.
Installing the feed step Feeding Step is fast (60 seats equipped in 6 hours) and requires no major renovation work. With a width of 1650 mm, the equipment can even be installed in an occupied building. Feeding Step is guaranteed for an optimal experience for 10 years.
