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How often should cattle slats be replaced? Signs your cattle slats could be costing you money
Cattle slats can lose performance long before they fail structurally. Discover the warning signs of ageing slats, how they can affect cow welfare and farm efficiency, and when it may be time to consider a replacement.
The role of agricultural flooring during summer in dairy sheds
When temperatures rise, dairy shed flooring plays a bigger role than many farmers realise. Increased standing time, wetter surfaces, and higher cow traffic can all affect comfort, movement, and herd performance. Discover why agricultural flooring matters during summer and how the right surface can help support cow welfare in warmer conditions.
What farmers should consider before replacing worn cow mats
Cow mats play an important role in cattle housing, but wear and tear can affect their performance over time. Learn the key signs that replacement may be needed, what to consider before upgrading, and why more farmers are looking at long-term flooring solutions for high-traffic areas.
The Flooring Decisions That Shape More Than Just Cow Comfort
When people talk about flooring, the main question is usually whether the cows are comfortable. That is important, but it is not the whole story. We think a better question is: what does the floor need to support in the entire shed?
Are Cow Mats Still Enough for the Modern Dairy Shed?
Cow mats have been used in dairy sheds for many years to make hard surfaces softer and more comfortable. But today’s dairy sheds need more from their floors than just softness.
Cow Mattresses, Cattle Mats and Hybrid Flooring Slats: What Works Where and Why
People often oversimplify the comparison between cow mattresses, cattle mats, and hybrid flooring.
AgriStride Rubber Inserts Now Eligible Under DEFRA Grant FETF234A
AgriStride rubber inserts are now eligible under DEFRA grant FETF234A, which means qualifying applications can claim £31 per square metre towards approved products.
Why AgriStride is catching the attention of farm consultants
Farm consultants rarely talk about flooring on its own. It is part of bigger decisions about cow flow, hygiene, scraping, labour, hoof health, and how the shed performs over time.