Pugging was reduced by 90% at Rex Hines’ farm through the introduction of Kura rubber mats which enabled the yard to be used as a stand-off.
Continue readingNo More Pasture Damage at Van Ras Farm with NumatAGRI
For Richard and Johan van Ras, Numat’s rubber matting was a lifesaver that put an end to pasture damage that threatened their farm’s viability.
Continue readingImproving cow comfort and pasture management with rubber matting
“Previously, in late winter and spring, the decision to stand cows off was often compromised by deteriorating conditions on the stand-off area. Now the only criteria is, do they need to stand off?”
Continue reading“No more bad hoof problems” for Swanslea Farm
Henry Schipper installed Numat rubber matting on his yard in Kopaurahi in 2010, after major issues with pugging in wintertime. “Since we’ve put the matting down, we’ve had basically no bad hoof problems, nothing like we used to have.”
Continue readingComfortable and Happy Cows at Normandy Land
The new rubber matting for the feedpad at Normandy Land, Matamata is durable, long-lasting and perfect for the cows’ well-being.
Continue readingA Big Reduction In Numbers of Lame Deer
Brian and Jacqui Wellington are renowned for their forward-thinking approach to deer farming, a rigorous, details-focused mind-set that has paid off with happy animals and increased gains for their large operation east of Te Awamutu.
Continue readingRubber Mats for the Rhinos of Hamilton Zoo
They may have hides like Rhinoceros’s, but the Rhinos at Hamilton Zoo still need their creature comforts.
Continue readingNumat rubber matting, an all-round surface solution
Dairy farmer Peter Marwood says he discovered Numat at the Mystery Creek Fieldays and decided to install the ErgoMat in the pit of his shed and also in his daughter’s horse stable.
Continue readingRubber Surfacing Solves Slipping in Herringbone Shed
Lucas Allcock knew what he wanted. The Te Awamutu farmer needed matting with “a thick grip that was long-lasting” for his 270-stong herd.
Continue readingAn End to Sore Feet in the Yard
“Sore feet” is the straightforward answer given by Gordon David when asked the reasons behind his purchase of new matting for his 300-strong dairy herd.
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