What exactly is Pack Mat™? Pack Mat™ is a multi-celled mattress filled with rubber crumb and protected by a durable-wear skin. Its yielding surface does not allow sand to compact, resulting in a softer bed.
Installation of the Pack Mat™ system ensures reduced sand usage of up to 80%. Studies indicate that only 1” (2.54cm) of sand is required when using the Pack Mat™, compared to the industry standard of 8” (20.32cm). Stalls always look freshly manicured. The Pack Mat™ helps maintain a consistent neck rail height based on the bedding surface. Research has shown that cows kick up to 50 lbs. (22.68 kg) of sand out of the stall daily. Being virtually indestructible, the Pack Mat prevents cows from digging unwanted holes in the stall floor. With no holes, there isn’t a negative slope in the stalls and the stall dimensions remain secure. This allows the cow to get up and down without struggling, which reduces the stress level of the animal.
The Pack Mat™ helps maintain a consistent neck rail height based on the bedding surface. Research has shown that cows kick up to 50 lbs. (22.68 kg) of sand out of the stall daily. Being virtually indestructible, the Pack Mat prevents cows from digging unwanted holes in the stall floor. With no holes, there isn’t a negative slope in the stalls and the stall dimensions remain secure. This allows the cow to get up and down without struggling, which reduces the stress level of the animal.
The top cover of the Pack Mat™ is a draining porous surface.