Why Barn Floors are Slippery and What To Do About It
Originally posted on Progressive Dairyman, by our very own Tom Woodall, CEO of Agri-Trac Inc.
An investment on a dairy barn floor should set the operation up for the future. However, a faulty floor can lead to costly losses due to down cows and lameness.
In some barns, there are many underlying and outside issues that can contribute to the chronic failure of every possible type of floor surface. Below is a checklist of issues to look for in a facility to troubleshoot problems and identify solutions in order to keep cows walking with ease.