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Welcome to the EasyMat blog, where we share practical insights for dairy farmers looking to get more from their rubber matting investment. Whether you're researching flooring options for a new shed, troubleshooting cow comfort issues, or simply keeping an eye on best practice across the industry, this is your resource for straightforward, experience-led advice.

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What Dairy Cow Rubber Flooring Handles Heavy Traffic and Impact Best?

Some parts of a dairy farm take far more punishment than others. Entry and exit points, collecting...

Product Guides

Choosing the Right Rubber Mats for Your Dairy Shed: A Farmer's Guide

Bare concrete in a dairy shed takes a beating. Twice-daily traffic, effluent and constant wash...

Cow health

Do Rubber Mats Actually Reduce Lameness in Dairy Cows?

Lameness ranks among the three most costly health problems in dairy farming. A lame cow eats less,...

Product Guides

What NZ Dairy Farmers Need to Know Before Buying Rubber Matting

Three quotes for feed pad matting tend to read almost the same on paper. Every supplier promises...

Seasonal tips

Mats put cow comfort to the fore

Andrew usesHex mat matting. He runs a winter milk system with approx. 350 cows He Says “10mls of...