Rubber Matting for Agriculture & Farms UK | Slip-Not
Rubber Matting for Agriculture & Farms UK
Heavy-duty, hardwearing matting for livestock, dairy, stables, and farm buildings
Agricultural Matting Applications
Farm environments demand the toughest, most durable matting. Key applications include:
- Dairy farming — Cow comfort, hygiene, slip prevention
- Livestock housing — Cattle walkways, sheep handling
- Equestrian — Stables, horse walkers, wash bays
- Poultry — Processing areas, washdown
- Farm workshops — Anti-fatigue, oil-resistant
- Milking parlours — Non-slip, easy clean
Benefits
For Livestock
- Improved comfort — Reduces leg strain on hard floors
- Better traction — Prevents slips and injuries
- Joint health — Cushions impact on hocks and knees
- Increased productivity — Comfortable cows produce more milk
For Farmers
- Reduced vet bills — Fewer leg injuries and lameness
- Easy cleaning — Hose down, scrape, disinfect
- Durability — Withstands heavy animals, machinery
- Quick install — Lay directly on concrete
🐄 Dairy Fact
Studies show dairy cows on rubber matting increase milk yield by 5-10% compared to bare concrete. The ROI from rubber walkways in a 100-cow dairy can be under 2 years.
Mat Types
| Application | Mat Type | Thickness | Cost/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow walkways | Solid rubber, grooved | 10-20mm | £25-45 |
| Milking parlour | Drainage rubber | 15-22mm | £35-60 |
| Livestock handling | Heavy-duty rubber | 12-18mm | £30-50 |
| Horse stables | Interlocking rubber | 17-22mm | £40-70 |
| Wash bays | Drainage matting | 12-20mm | £35-55 |
| Farm workshop | Anti-fatigue rubber | 10-15mm | £30-50 |
Specifications
- Material: Recycled rubber (SBR) or virgin rubber
- Surface: Grooved, studded, or hammertop for grip
- Underside: Often interlocking or textured for stability
- Weight: Heavy (10-25kg/m²) for stability
- Chemical resistance: Must withstand disinfectants, urine, slurry
Installation
- Clean concrete: Remove debris, repair cracks
- Check drainage: Ensure floor drains properly
- Lay mats: Usually loose-lay for easy replacement
- Butt joints: No gaps between mats
- Edge securing: Fix edges at walls/obstacles
Costs
Example costs:
- 20m dairy walkway (1.2m wide = 24m²): £600-1,100
- 12-cow milking parlour (40m²): £1,400-2,400
- 6-box stable yard (36m²): £1,450-2,500
- Cattle handling area (30m²): £900-1,500
FAQs
How thick should cow matting be?
15-22mm for walking areas. 17-22mm+ for lying areas (cubicles). Milking parlours benefit from drainage mats at 18-22mm.
Do rubber mats work in cold conditions?
Yes. Quality rubber remains flexible in cold. It also insulates animals from cold concrete floors.
