Real, lasting results with Aquastar waterbeds
Located in Lake City, Minnesota, the farm Bremer Dairy counts approximately 400 dairy cows.
Managed by Jeff Bremer, his three sons and his partner, the farm has chosen to equip its new building with Aquastar Bioret Agri water mattress to improve animal comfort and reduce maintenance costs.
«In our old barn, we used lime on concrete, then different types of carpet. But litter accumulated underneath, and the cows slipped as soon as the surfaces became damp. With Aquastar waterbeds, this no longer happens: the cows get up effortlessly and lie down gently.»
Since the system was installed, the farm has seen a average production of 88 to 92 pounds of milk per cow per day - compared with 82 to 84 previously - as well as a significant reduction in litter consumption :
«We've gone from one semi-trailer load of wood chips a month to just six a year, with twice as many cubicles. The savings are enormous.»
Breeders also emphasize the cleanliness of the herd and the absence of lesions:
no hock or foreleg injuries, calmer cows, and a surface that's always dry thanks to the unique design of Aquastar mattresses.
