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Dairy · High input · Rubber Mats
Amlak Farm
15%
Herd lame before mats
10 yrs
Numat Customer
2 yards
One set of mats
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Rubber matting on feed pads, dairy yards, calf sheds and stables. Composting barns built from the ground up. Real farms, in their own words.
Dairy · 250 cows · Composting Barn
Willie and Sally Bosch run 250 cows at Creaming It farm in Carterton, Wairarapa. Their hybrid composting barn has now done a full season and a first winter, and Willie says he would build another one tomorrow.
Taupiri · Dairy · 800 cows
800 cows at Taupiri, North Waikato, and rubber matting that has spread from the feed pad to the yard, the exit race and the calf sheds since 2016.
Carterton · Dairy · Composting Barn
Willie and Sally Bosch run a 250-cow dairy operation in Carterton, Wairarapa. They built a hybrid composting barn, part winter barn, part stand-off pad.
Southland · Construction
A 900 cow Jersey herd near Winton moved off a leaking composting barn onto a covered feed pad with flood wash and rubber mats, cutting daily labour by five hours.
Waitaki · Construction
Michelle and Rogan Borrie built a feed pad for their 500 cow dairy farm on the Lower Waitaki Plains, cutting pasture damage and feeding time in wet weather.
Kaituna Valley · Construction
A 300 hectare dairy conversion in Kaituna Valley runs on a composting barn milking 800 cows, cutting the farm’s environmental footprint by 46 percent.
Kaituna Valley · Construction
Over 70 farmers walked the 31 by 185 metre composting barn at Willesden Farms and put questions straight to the team running it.
Carterton · Construction
Farmers who visited Willy Bosch composting barn open day ask about cost, consenting, and day to day compost management, with straight answers from Willy himself.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Stephen Weir chose Kura matting for his dairy platform over a cheaper option, and after eighteen months it shows no sign of lifting or wear.
Puketaha · Dairy Matting
A 300 cow split calving farm fitted rubber matting to its herringbone platform and entry points after repeated slips on concrete, with the rest of the yard planned next.
Southland · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting across the shed and yard has held up for over a decade at Isla Bank, with faster milking and fewer lame cows reported since installation.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Claw horn lesions cause most lameness cases in dairy herds. Rubber matting reduces hoof wear and slipping compared to concrete, cutting a cost that can reach 1300 dollars per case.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Fitted in 2010, the rubber matting on Henry Schipper’s yard is still solid after fifteen years, with no bad hoof problems since it went down.
Waitaki · Construction
Michelle and Rogan Borrie feed five hundred cows in twenty minutes on their custom built feed pad, with rubber matting keeping cows on the surface through a wet winter.
Kaituna Valley · Construction
Farmers ask about consenting, build costs and day to day compost management at a Willesden Farms Q&A on their laminated timber composting barn.
Kaituna Valley · Construction
Farmers and rural professionals share what stood out after visiting the Willesden Farms composting barn open day.
West Eyreton · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting across the yard and feed pad cut cow lameness at Eyrewell Dairy, with farm manager Peter Schouten reporting fewer issues since installation.
Manawaru · Dairy Matting
Carl Thomas stopped hesitating to stand cows off on wet days after fitting Kura matting to his one hundred hectare dairy farm.
Kurow · Dairy Matting
Matting on the yard, entry and exit points has cut lameness on this fifteen hundred cow farm milked twice daily on a sixty bale rotary.
Insights · Equine Matting
Rubber Matting for Stables
Rubber stable mats reduce cleaning time, insulate against cold, and cut bedding costs compared to dirt or stone flooring.
Carterton · Construction
Farmers share their key takeaways after visiting the Creaming It Farm composting barn open day in Carterton.
Insights · Equine Matting
Horse Walker Matting
Durable matting inside a horse walker gives grip and cushioning underfoot, built to handle constant use with minimal upkeep.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Richard van Ras fitted rubber matting to his feed pad after a wet winter flooded the paddocks, and three seasons on the mats still look new.
Waikato · Equine Matting
Vicki, Kelly and Amanda Wilson fitted rubber matting through their stables after seeing horses slip on concrete, cutting fatigue for horses and handlers alike.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Why Mat Thickness Matters
The centre of a mat matters more than its total thickness. A thin core wears and bulges fast, while a thicker core holds up to years of hoof traffic.
Insights · Dairy Matting
How Slat Mats Are Made
A look inside the manufacturing process behind slat matting built for dairy sheds and feed pads.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Cow Carpet Installation
A straightforward installation process for Cow Carpet matting in dairy yards, built to improve grip and reduce lameness.
Insights · Equine Matting
Matting in a Horse Shed
Rubber matting in a horse shed reduces joint strain and simplifies day to day stable maintenance.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Nine years on, rubber matting on the main yard still lets Matthew Murdock stand cows off for days at a time without pugging the pasture.
Kurow · Dairy Matting
An earlier install at Kaimanawa Farms covered the yard and entry and exit points, cutting lameness well before the more recent stand-off pad project.
Insights · Dairy Matting
HerdHome Slat Mat
Slat matting adapted for HerdHome shelters gives cushioning and grip, helping cows rest through winter without added strain.
Omarama · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting on the dairy lanes at Little Ben Farm improved cow flow and cut lameness across the property.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Calf Trailer Mats
AirStud and SureFoot mats keep calves steady and comfortable during transport, with drainage and cut to fit options for different trailers.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Cow Yard Matting Costs
A breakdown of what rubber matting costs for a cow yard, and why the upfront spend pays back through fewer lame cows and less maintenance.
Insights · Dairy Matting
DairyGrip for Tracks
DairyGrip’s zig zag surface gives dairy tracks the grip of concrete without the cost, built to handle daily herd traffic for twenty years.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Steve Hines fitted custom cut rubber matting to a slippery rotary platform, ending years of hesitant heifers and noisy milking.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Andy and Ange Gower fitted VGrip matting to a dangerously smooth ramp after two costly cow slips in one week.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Track Matting in Wet Weather
Different track matting options hold up differently once conditions turn wet, with grip and drainage the deciding factors for dairy farmers.
Kopaurahi · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting has been down on this Kopaurahi dairy yard for over a decade, and Numat rubber is still holding up under daily herd traffic.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
PJ Williams fitted rubber matting to the yard at Normandy Land, cutting lameness and speeding up milking times.
Piopio · Dairy Matting
After feeling the difference rubber matting made in his own milking pit, Max Varney fitted mats through his herringbone shed and entryways.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Lance McLaggan fitted rubber matting to the tracks at Taupiri Holdings, saving on maintenance costs every few years while cutting lameness.
Auckland · Equine Matting
Rubber matting in the stables at Almaree Park Equestrian Centre cuts cleaning time and keeps horses more comfortable underfoot.
South Canterbury · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting built for deer handling gives calmer animals and easier handling at this South Canterbury station.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Paul Scheres fitted new rubber matting to his rotary shed at Grangelands Farm, cutting lameness by ninety percent and tidying up the platform.
Insights · Equine Matting
Horse Float and Truck Mats
Rubber matting built for horse floats and trucks reduces impact and slipping during transport, with options for flooring, walls and ramps.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Dairy Track Matting Compared
DairyGrip, Cow Carpet and V-Grip each suit different dairy track conditions, with grip, drainage and cost the main trade offs.
Insights · Dairy Matting
YoungStar Cattle Mats
YoungStar matting gives young cattle a cushioned, secure surface in calf pens, built from durable recycled rubber.
Insights · Equine Matting
Numat Equine Matting Range
An overview of Numat’s equine matting range, built for stables and horse walkers with durability and cushioning in mind.
Insights · Equine Matting
Kura Mat Explained
Kura matting uses a high grip mosaic profile and ribbed base, giving comfort and shock absorption across dairy, deer and equine surfaces.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Concrete vs Rubber
Given the choice between concrete and rubber matting, cows consistently choose the softer, more comfortable surface.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Double Stud Matting
Double Stud matting is built for grip in high traffic dairy areas, giving cows secure footing on yards and walkways.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Cleaning YoungStar Mats
YoungStar matting is designed to be easy to hose down and keep clean in calf pens and high traffic areas.
Insights · Dairy Matting
YoungStar Cleaning Guide
Farmers demonstrate how quickly YoungStar matting cleans up in dairy sheds and calf pens, with a non-porous surface that resists dirt buildup.
Manawaru · Dairy Matting
Warren and Andrea Craig fitted Kura matting after white line problems in their herd, milking three hundred and eighty five cows year round.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Rubber matting on the dairy yard and tracks at GD Prout Farm improved cow traction and cut lameness.
Insights · Dairy Matting
WingFlex Cow Bed
WingFlex Cow Beds give cows a cushioned, hygienic surface to rest on in dairy sheds.
Southland · Dairy Matting
Legend Matting
Legend Matting fitted to the entry and exit points of a Southland dairy farm gives cows a safer, more confident path in and out of the shed.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Installing Slat Mats
A step by step look at fitting slat matting in dairy sheds, designed for a secure placement and long term cow comfort.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Matting Anchoring System
Numat’s anchoring system keeps matting secure in place across dairy yards and sheds, whatever the conditions.
Insights · Dairy Matting
AirStud Pit Matting
AirStud pit matting gives cows cushioning and grip in the milking pit, reducing stress during milking.
Insights · Equine Matting
Horse Walker Mats Cost Guide
A breakdown of the costs behind horse walker matting, weighing up durability and comfort against budget.
Waikato · Dairy Matting
Paul Scheres describes how rubber matting transformed the rotary shed at Grangelands Farm into a safer, calmer space for his herd.
Waikato · Equine Matting
A professional showjumping yard in Cambridge upgraded stable matting to keep horses steady and reduce injuries.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Testing Numat's Matting
Numat’s matting goes through rigorous testing to prove it stands up to the toughest farm conditions.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Rubber Pit Matting Guide
Everything to know about pit matting for dairy sheds, built to improve grip and cushioning during milking.
Insights · Dairy Matting
Custom Cut Matting
A look at how Numat’s mats are custom cut for a precise, seamless fit in dairy yards and sheds.
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