Concrete Grooving For Cows

We considered using a scabbler.

Concrete grooving for cows.

Typically if you lose one cow the grooving would have paid for itself. Midwest grooving can groove existing concrete or newly poured concrete. We decided against it since we were afraid of cracking the concrete at lower depths. Many cows moved like they were walking on eggs.

Over time your yard will become very slippery and dangerous surface both to livestock and humans. More ways to contact us. The best way to solve this problem is to have the concrete grooved. Cost effective one or two cows saved usually pays for the job grooving is a permanent cure not a temporary band aid repair like roughing up speeds up milking with cows happier to walk on grooved areas knowing they won t slip cows back in paddock sooner staff spend less time milking with better cow flow.

This concrete bulging results in the floor having several convex areas that do not uniformly support cows hooves. Traction in all directions with grooves 1 wide spaced 3 apart which equals four 1 grooves per foot we provide traction for your cattle that keeps them sure footed in any direction of travel whether in pens lockup or free stall alleys. Smooth concrete in cattle yards and walkways is hazardous to cows smooth concrete increases the chance of cows slipping causing injuries. A non slippery surface results in increased activity and positive behaviour from cows.

The surface will be very dangerous to the cattle and could cause them to do the splits or injuries that could lead to valuable cattle being culled. How many quality cattle have you lost because of slippery concrete floors alleys yards and holding pens. Concrete grooving is a cost effective way to save your cows from slipping and falling or doing the splits. Grooving of existing highly polished concrete in cows sheds holding areas walking lanes and cow lots reduces cow injuries and attrition.

Concrete grooving is a low cost effective method of providing a skid and slip resistant surface for men machines and livestock. Concrete grooving can avoid this costly loss. Grooving is the quickest and most cost effective service you can provide your cows for slipping or falling. Also when the concrete bulges it usually cracks on the surface.