Lying and walking as in nature: animal comfort for fattening bulls, veal and beef calves

For every development we follow the example set by nature. Our robust floor coverings have a high dimensional stability and offer optimum comfort levels – and this for the long term. They are simple to install, easy to clean and disinfect and suitable for both new construction and renovation.

The goal is an economic solution with focus on animal health.

What are the effects of the rubber floorings in fattening bulls / calves housing?

Enhanced animal comfort:

• more natural physical activity: natural behaviour such as mounting other animals and rank fights can take place without the risk of the animals slipping
• natural lying behaviour, as rubber floorings help to reduce extreme joint straining when lying down and standing up
• thermal insulation properties enhance welfare and energy balance (specifically important for houses with an outdoor climate and which have no straw bedding material)

Supports bulls´and calves´health:

• improved claw health
• less tail tip injuries
• better carpal joint health (less carpal hygroma!)

Higher productivity:

• higher weight gain through improved animal health, more frequent feed intake and better feed conversion
• thereby considerably shorter fattening period than with fully slatted pens without rubber coverings
• less diseased animals and losses
• lower costs of vets and treatments

Investing in animal comfort pays off!

The LOSPA swiss rubber covering for slatted floors was developed in cooperation with Swiss bull fatteners and has proven successfully in practice for many years. Positive effect and practical use examined closely: the practical use and reliability and the positive effects on animal well-being of LOSPA swiss were scientifically examined at several institutions and organisations in Germany (FLI Celle, LMU Munich, LfL Bayern), Switzerland (BVET) and Austria (VU Vienna).

The newer slatted floor coverings LOSPA SB  and KURA SB with curved survace and slope towards the slit enhance the cleanliness of floor and animals even further and offer additional sure-footedness.

The products presented here should only be used for the mentioned applications. Technical specifications are subject to alterations. All sales are subject to our General Terms and Conditions. Legal basis is the German version of the document.

Tolerances:
thickness: +3/-2 mm
length + width: +/- 1.5 % (DIN ISO 3302-1 tolerance class M4)
The tolerances also apply within the mat and when installed.

Nur gesunde Tiere bringen Höchstleistungen!

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