The Dairy Hoofmat can be placed at the entrance to the milking area for the application of liquid hoof remedies. The design of the mat, combined with weight of the animal, creates an effect that pushes liquid vigorously into the animal’s foot and interdigital cavity of the claw.
For the application of all liquid hoof remedies. Suitable for the treatment and control or prevention of a variety of hoof ailments. Recommended for use at the entrance to the milking area, feed station, or other congregation point. It is preferable that cows stand quietly for a period immediately following passing over the mat. Fill with 30 litres of treatment solution to treat 80-100 cows. Refill as required during use. Hang to drain. (Note: Remedy residues may affect galvanised rails). Consult your veterinarian or hoof specialist for advice prior to use. The Hoofmat does more than just bathe animals feet in solution or remedy. The design of the mat, combined with weight of the animal, creates an effect that pushes liquid vigorously into the animal’s foot and interdigital cavity of the hoof. Any remedy used in a footbath can be used more effectively and economically in a Hoofmat. This could be formalin, copper- sulphate or a variety of patent remedies. One of the great benefits of changing from a footbath to Hoofmat for lameness treatment and prevention, is the significant reduction in highly-toxic treatment remedies such as formalin and copper-sulphate entering into drainage systems and the environment.
