Automated Dairy Specialist
June 2024
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Classic Cow Comfort Versatility
Advanced Diamond Traction and Comfort
Ultimate Grooved Rolled Rubber
Fisher & Thompson
June 2024
Fisher & Thompson
The Classic Cow
Comfort All-Rounder
Advanced Diamond Traction and Comfort
We had Animat mats in previously which lasted us 16 years.
Kreider Farms is historically a homestead farm, with its roots dating back to 1736. Today, this thriving agricultural business is led by Ron Kreider, the third-generation of the Kreider family. With a dedicated team of 475 individuals, they operate an expansive and diverse farming business that spans approximately 3,000 acres. The core of their operation lies with their 2,000 dairy cows which are milked three times a day on their 54-stall rotary carousel.
The holding area at Kreider Farms, which experiences significant cow traffic each day, has relied on Animat’s Pebble Top rubber mats for over 16 years. The challenges of heavy cow traffic, the sloped holding area and the farm’s rigorous manure flush system was the deciding factor for the farm to upgrade their mats. The farm’s dairy manager, Mike Hershey, was so impressed with how Animat’s Pebble Top mats held up over the last 16 years that when it came time to replace them, they did not hesitate to choose Animat again.
We have rubber in the holding area to cushion the legs and feet of our cows and prevent slips and falls.
The new MaxGrip mats provide good grip for the cow’s hooves to push down into and catch footing. The more comfortable our cows are, the more milk production we see… it’s working out really well.
The way the mats were installed - with the gaps in between them - allows the water to drain. Before, if you got a loose spot, water would go underneath the mats causing them to bubble. This installation is working out better than the old one.
Animat’s commitment to product quality has helped develop products that can endure the rigors of heavy cow traffic and the demands of manure flush systems. Through ongoing R&D efforts, Animat’s heavy duty MaxGrip high traction rubber flooring has been improved to provide a +36% increase in abrasion resistance. This enhancement significantly prolongs the lifespan and improves the dairy operation’s return on investment.
The introduction of the new MaxGrip mats at Kreider Farms, yielded notable outcomes – cows now exhibit enthusiasm upon entering the holding pen, energetically frolicking and bouncing with newfound confidence, a direct consequence of the secure footing provided by the mats.
Leveraging insights from prior installations, Animat and Kreider Farms deliberately introduced small gaps between the MaxGrip mats, enabling improved water drainage.
Kreider Farms’ strong trust in the quality, durability and longevity of Animat’s products was driven by the positive experience of having Animat’s Pebble Top mats installed for 16 years. When the time came to replace the mats, the decision to stay with Animat was a simple and obvious one. Animat’s commitment to product quality and continuous innovation has resulted in increased farm profitability and cow comfort for Kreider Farms.
It’s a win-win all the way around. We definitely got our money's worth.
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