We are very pleased with the Intershape
cow mattress system, the cows are
clean and comfortable, we have no problems with abrasions and the
bedding retention is very good.”
Adrian Joynt, farm manager Walford and North Shropshire College.
The
cows are very comfortable and look very well and very happy. In
spring they have the choice of lying inside or in the fields and
some of them prefer the mattress.
It is a vast improvement on our previous [deep bedding] system. We
put shredded paper on the cow mattress 3 times a week, we are using a
lot less bedding and it takes no more than 15 minutes to do 170
beds.”
Ian Milne who farms in Carcary, Angus
Why Use Intershape Cow Mattress ?
Our cow mattress provides a comfortable, supportive bedding surface
which:
- Increases milk yields by encouraging cows to
lie and ruminate for longer
- Reduces vet bills by supporting cows as they get up and down, reducing leg injuries and
abrasions
- Reduces the incidence of mastitis by keeping cows clean and dry for longer,
improving udder and milk hygiene.
A waterproof, non-slip topcover with a 100% latex filling
The cow mattress is made up of:
- A waterproof, non-slip top cover from Ten Cate Nicomat®
- Laid over sheets of 100% pure latex
- Fully fitted to the cubicle bed, front and back with strips and
bolts.
Comfort
- 100% industrial latex filling gives the mattress softness
combined with lifelong
elasticity
- Unique woven texture top cover provides a secure, non-slip
footing and a non-abrasive surface in contact with the cows' skin.
Hygiene
-
Mattress top cover and filling are completely waterproof
- Top cover is fully fitted to all edges of the cubicle bed,
preventing any leakage
- Mattress can be power-hosed at turnout.
- Woven texture resists the build up of manure and bedding
- Mattress materials have natural mould-inhibiting, anti-fungal and
anti-bacterial properties.
Durability
Our cow mattress comes with a 10 YEAR limited warranty.
The
cow mattress top cover:
- Is tested to EN-ISO 10319, EN-ISO 12236 and EN 918 for tensile
strength, puncture and perforation resistance
- Has been used in the UK since 2005 and in other parts of Europe for
over 10 years with no wear problems.
The cow mattress latex:
- Retains its flexibility, softness and comfort throughout its
life and retains elasticity without collapse under independent
testing
- Has been used in the UK since 2001 with no reported collapse or loss
of elasticity.
We also supply a range of high quality, hot-dipped galvanised steel
cubicles to maximise the comfort and freedom of your cows.
