SUREFOOT™ Cattle Slat
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Slipping is a major welfare concern, and injuries from falls can be a significant financial loss to farms. We have been driven to find a solution and are pleased to introduce our SUREFOOT™ Slip-Resistant Slats which offer 50% more grip than conventional slats.
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SUREFOOT™ Cattle Slats have 50% more grip than conventional concrete slats due to its textured surface. This can improve health and welfare of animals, offering better foot health and a significant reduction in slips. Slipping is a major welfare concern and can result in significant financial loss to farms.
For further information regarding SUREFOOT™ Cattle Slat Please contact a member of our agriculture Sales Team on 028 2565 2566, Ext 1
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Features & Specifications
Less Slips
Studies found that there is a 7 fold reduction in culls as a result of cows slipping when they are housed on SUREFOOT™ slats. Gait analysis shows that cows walk more confidently on a SUREFOOT™ cattle slat by taking longer strides in comparison to the other surfaces. This increase in confidence results in more feeding bouts and therefore an increase in production.Improved Heat Detection
The studies found that cows housed on SUREFOOT™ Slats have a mean calving interval of 393 days. This is lower than the UK average of 410 days. Farmers surveyed found SUREFOOT™ slats to have a range of advantages in this area: Positive effect on oestrus activity, Strength of bulling behaviour/more mounting activity, Cows are easier to identify for service.Healthier Feet
on appearance looks to have an abrasive surface, and to eliminate this concern feet were lifted and examined on a number of farms where cows had been housed for 8 weeks or more. None showed abnormal or excessive wear. A considerable number of farmers indicated that lameness has significantly improved since their cows were housed on SUREFOOT™ Slats.Improved animal welfare
Less slipping and injuries
Improved heat detection/Better bulling activity
Healthier feet
Improved cow confidence
Less bullying
Reduced casualties from slips: £30.96 per cow per year
Reduced lameness: £12.37 per cow per year
Reduced calving interval: £16.50 per cow per year
The cumulative cost benefit of housing cows on SUREFOOT™ slats is likely to be in the region of £59.83 per cow per year for a typical herd
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Product Dimensions
Slat Type Width
(mm)Depth
(mm)Length
(ton)Opening
(mm)Loading Capacity Cattle Slat
7 Ribs x 178d1200 178 (7") 1220 (4') - 3960 (13') in 150mm increments
4115 (13'6") - 4572 (15') in 150mm incrementsTB, HDa Cattle Slat
6 Ribs x 250d1200 250 (10") 2745 (9') - 4875 (16') in 305mm increments
5000 (16'5")TB, HDb Safety Slat 1100* 178 (7") 1525 (5') - 3960 (13')
in 150mm increments900 x 790 TB, HDa Safety Slat 1290 178 (7") 2440 (8') - 4572 (15')
in 150mm increments1000 x 945 TB, HDa Safety Slat 1290 250 (10") 2745 (9') - 4875 (16')
in 305mm increments1000 x 945 TB, HDa Safety Slat 1290 250 (10") 5000 (16'4") 1000 x 945 TB, HDa SUREFOOT™ Cattle Slats Dimensions
Moore Concrete are proud to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality precast building products. *Solid Safety Slats available Complete with concrete & galvanised grid. Galvanised Inserts available upon request. Get in touch today for more information.
Key
Cattle Bearing up to 800kg (CB)
Tractor bearing up to 3.5 ton axle loading (TBa)
Tractor bearing up to 4.5 ton axle loading (TBb)
Axle Loading up to 10.0 ton (HD)b*Solid Safety Slats available
Complete with concrete & galvanised grid. Galvanised Inserts available upon request.
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Delivery & Install
SUREFOOT™ SLIP-RESISTANT SLATS DESIGN & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Our SUREFOOT™ Slip-Resistant Slats are CE Marked – Manufactured to EN 12737. Full specification is available in the Declaration of Performance.
Customers should lift and handle units either by under-slinging with web slings or lifting directly with appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, such as a telescopic handler. Lifting loops will correspond to the load being lifted. Slats should be laid on a smooth level surface. For more details please refer to our Storage and Handling Instructions.
For more information on our SUREFOOT™ Slats, contact a member of our Agriculture team on 028 2565 2566 Ext 1
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Product Applications
“We feel the cows are more confident on the SUREFOOT™ slats. This can be confirmed by the positive bulling activity we see. With the new confidence on their footing we are getting great yields and plan to purchase some more.” Richard Roberts, Anglesey, Wales
“We would definitely say that the cows’ confidence has increased since being housed in our new cubicle house with the SUREFOOT™ slats. The cows are visibly cleaner and we have not observed any excessive wearing of the feet.” Jane Glover, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
“We opted for SUREFOOT™ slats on the entire walking area of our new building and have had nothing but positives since first introducing the cows. There is plenty of grip on the slats. When we released the bull into the shed we did not experience any issues, all went to plan. It would only take one cow to slip or fall for you to cover the extra cost incurred in opting for SUREFOOT™ slats.” William Galloway, Portwilliam, Wigtonshire
“The cows’ confidence on a SUREFOOT™ cattle slat is much better than on conventional brushed slats which we have in other sheds. You can definitely see this confidence in their gait. Even for myself walking on the slats I move a lot faster and feel more secure on the SUREFOOT™ slats. It is definitely a far superior product. Moore Concrete did an excellent job from start to finish.” Thomas Steele, Kircubbin, Co. Down
“I now run the bull with my Holstein Cows, whereas I didn’t dare to let the bull in with cows on the previous floor.” John McFadzean, Mauchline, Ayrshire
Less Slips
Studies found that there is a 7 fold reduction in culls as a result of cows slipping when they are housed on SUREFOOT™ slats. Gait analysis shows that cows walk more confidently on a SUREFOOT™ cattle slat by taking longer strides in comparison to the other surfaces. This increase in confidence results in more feeding bouts and therefore an increase in production.Improved Heat Detection
The studies found that cows housed on SUREFOOT™ Slats have a mean calving interval of 393 days. This is lower than the UK average of 410 days. Farmers surveyed found SUREFOOT™ slats to have a range of advantages in this area: Positive effect on oestrus activity, Strength of bulling behaviour/more mounting activity, Cows are easier to identify for service.Healthier Feet
on appearance looks to have an abrasive surface, and to eliminate this concern feet were lifted and examined on a number of farms where cows had been housed for 8 weeks or more. None showed abnormal or excessive wear. A considerable number of farmers indicated that lameness has significantly improved since their cows were housed on SUREFOOT™ Slats.Improved animal welfare
Less slipping and injuries
Improved heat detection/Better bulling activity
Healthier feet
Improved cow confidence
Less bullying
Reduced casualties from slips: £30.96 per cow per year
Reduced lameness: £12.37 per cow per year
Reduced calving interval: £16.50 per cow per year
The cumulative cost benefit of housing cows on SUREFOOT™ slats is likely to be in the region of £59.83 per cow per year for a typical herd
| Slat Type | Width (mm) |
Depth (mm) |
Length (ton) |
Opening (mm) |
Loading Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Slat 7 Ribs x 178d |
1200 | 178 (7") | 1220 (4') - 3960 (13') in 150mm increments 4115 (13'6") - 4572 (15') in 150mm increments |
TB, HDa | |
| Cattle Slat 6 Ribs x 250d |
1200 | 250 (10") | 2745 (9') - 4875 (16') in 305mm increments 5000 (16'5") |
TB, HDb | |
| Safety Slat | 1100* | 178 (7") | 1525 (5') - 3960 (13') in 150mm increments |
900 x 790 | TB, HDa |
| Safety Slat | 1290 | 178 (7") | 2440 (8') - 4572 (15') in 150mm increments |
1000 x 945 | TB, HDa |
| Safety Slat | 1290 | 250 (10") | 2745 (9') - 4875 (16') in 305mm increments |
1000 x 945 | TB, HDa |
| Safety Slat | 1290 | 250 (10") | 5000 (16'4") | 1000 x 945 | TB, HDa |
SUREFOOT™ Cattle Slats Dimensions
Moore Concrete are proud to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality precast building products. *Solid Safety Slats available Complete with concrete & galvanised grid. Galvanised Inserts available upon request. Get in touch today for more information.
Key
Cattle Bearing up to 800kg (CB)
Tractor bearing up to 3.5 ton axle loading (TBa)
Tractor bearing up to 4.5 ton axle loading (TBb)
Axle Loading up to 10.0 ton (HD)b
*Solid Safety Slats available
Complete with concrete & galvanised grid. Galvanised Inserts available upon request.
SUREFOOT™ SLIP-RESISTANT SLATS DESIGN & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Our SUREFOOT™ Slip-Resistant Slats are CE Marked – Manufactured to EN 12737. Full specification is available in the Declaration of Performance.
Customers should lift and handle units either by under-slinging with web slings or lifting directly with appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, such as a telescopic handler. Lifting loops will correspond to the load being lifted. Slats should be laid on a smooth level surface. For more details please refer to our Storage and Handling Instructions.
For more information on our SUREFOOT™ Slats, contact a member of our Agriculture team on 028 2565 2566 Ext 1
“We feel the cows are more confident on the SUREFOOT™ slats. This can be confirmed by the positive bulling activity we see. With the new confidence on their footing we are getting great yields and plan to purchase some more.” Richard Roberts, Anglesey, Wales
“We would definitely say that the cows’ confidence has increased since being housed in our new cubicle house with the SUREFOOT™ slats. The cows are visibly cleaner and we have not observed any excessive wearing of the feet.” Jane Glover, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
“We opted for SUREFOOT™ slats on the entire walking area of our new building and have had nothing but positives since first introducing the cows. There is plenty of grip on the slats. When we released the bull into the shed we did not experience any issues, all went to plan. It would only take one cow to slip or fall for you to cover the extra cost incurred in opting for SUREFOOT™ slats.” William Galloway, Portwilliam, Wigtonshire
“The cows’ confidence on a SUREFOOT™ cattle slat is much better than on conventional brushed slats which we have in other sheds. You can definitely see this confidence in their gait. Even for myself walking on the slats I move a lot faster and feel more secure on the SUREFOOT™ slats. It is definitely a far superior product. Moore Concrete did an excellent job from start to finish.” Thomas Steele, Kircubbin, Co. Down
“I now run the bull with my Holstein Cows, whereas I didn’t dare to let the bull in with cows on the previous floor.” John McFadzean, Mauchline, Ayrshire
