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Comfort Slat Mat ’ s gets to grip with wet slats
COMFORT SLAT MATS are the manufacturers of the internationally patented , award-winning SLAT MATS which creates a healthier and more profitable environment for cattle and farmers .
W hen faced with solving the problem of the harsh concrete slatted flooring for beef and dairy cattle COMFORT SLAT MATS listened ……… listened to farmers and listened to the cattle . Farmers wanted a safe , long lasting floor , and the cattle needed a soft , dry , clean non-slip floor .
A curved floor promotes the animal waste away from the floor creating a dry , clean environment
Other flooring products on the market addressed the “ soft ” issue to some degree but could never adequately solve the issue of constantly wet surfaces , essential to the health and wellbeing of the animals as well as aiding with increased productivity .
COMFORT SLAT MATS knew there had to be a solution to the “ wet floor ” issue which is the cause of so many problems for cattle and farmers . What stopped existing floors from drying ? The fact that they were flat and needed indentations for grip which as a result retained liquid on the surface . It was then that COMFORT SLAT MATS hit upon the innovative idea- Why not have a curved smooth floor ?
A curved floor promotes the animal waste away from the floor creating a dry , clean environment and by using the animal ’ s weight this could create a flat surface when walked upon which then returns to a curved surface to displace waste .
Once they had solved the wet floor problem , they worked on creating a long lasting , aircushioned core which facilitated “ grip ” of the hoof within the floor . After five years of research and development , COMFORT SLAT MATS was launched .
Since then , COMFORT SLAT MATS have been installed in over 3,000 farms across Europe and North America and its use in beef and dairy installation is growing year on year .
For further information contact : Comfort Slat Mats on 00353 1 8643494 email : sales @ comfortslatmats . com or visit www . slatmats . com
26 | Farming Monthly | August 2018 www . farmingmonthly . co . uk