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	<title>AGRIPRO &#187; COW COMFORT</title>
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		<title>Agriprom® Release</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agriprom-release-cubicle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 02:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most cow friendly cubicle. The Release® Cubicle is easily the most cow friendly cubicle on today&#8217;s market. Simple design and highest quality construction, using longer lasting materials makes this system the most suitable cubicle system for the cow barn environment. Easy installation, using adjustable single flexible longer lasting synthetic tube for the divider and for the shoulder rail, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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The most cow friendly cubicle.</strong></p>
<p>The Release® Cubicle is easily the most cow friendly cubicle on today&#8217;s market. Simple design and highest quality construction, using longer lasting materials makes this system the most suitable cubicle system for the cow barn environment. Easy installation, using adjustable single flexible longer lasting synthetic tube for the divider and for the shoulder rail, which optimises your long term investment. Cows do not hurt themselves and cannot get stuck under the cubicle. This provides a higher level of cow confidence and comfort.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Cows find steel uncomfortable because it is unforgiving and cold to touch</strong>.</span><br />
The approved composite flex piping of the Release®  Cubicle removes these comfort barriers. Combined with correct stall dimensions, this allows the cows increased flexibility to easily rise and settle, encouraging cows to readily rest for longer periods. While  preventing painful cow injuries that are associated with the use of the historic steel tubing stalls.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Flexibility equals comfort and space. </strong></span><br />
Release® Cubicle<strong> </strong> flex&#8217;s under the weight of the cow, comfortably borrowing space from her neighbour without any discomfort to both animals.The stall fits to the size of the cow; the cow lies perfectly in the cubicle, resting for longer periods, promoting natural behaviours.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">The easiest installation.</span><br />
</strong>The cubicle contains an animal-friendly flexible tube of highest quality synthetic material. The tube is connected to the main hot dipped Galavanized steel post in the front. The curved post creates a strong overall structure. The adjustable tree wither is connected at the horizontal portion of the curved post. The construction provides enough freedom for the cow.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Release® Cubicle offers:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Inviting material through pipe temperature and flex</li>
<li>More space</li>
<li>Fits to the size of the cows</li>
<li>No injuries to the cow</li>
<li>Fits to the size of the cows</li>
<li>Cow lies perfectly in the cubicles</li>
<li>Cow rests sooner</li>
<li>Cow rests for longer</li>
<li>Increased cow welfare</li>
<li>Increased quality milk production</li>
<li>Less veterinarian costs</li>
<li>Easy installation</li>
<li>Adjustable</li>
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		<title>E Foam Cow Mattresses</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/e-foam-mattresses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An excellent quality cow bedding option designed to ensure the right compromise between comfort and load resistance. A very valuable option. E Foam mattresses are available as 100% pure Latex and in other proven combinations. The particular structure of the E Foam mattresses allows it to return to its original thickness. E Foam mattresses combine the right [&#8230;]]]></description>
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An excellent quality cow bedding option designed to ensure the right compromise between comfort and load resistance.</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>A very valuable option.<br />
</strong></span>E Foam mattresses are available as 100% pure Latex and in other proven combinations. The particular structure of the E Foam mattresses allows it to return to its original thickness. E Foam mattresses combine the right compromise between softness and resistance to loads, and incorporates reinforced rubber top cover options to ensure confident footing, to avoid accidental slips and falls.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Robust.</strong></span><br />
E Foam mattresses are available in thicknesses and densities from from 270-500kgs/p/m. Sourced from world leading suppliers and installed in your new or existing cow barn.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Increases cow barn hygiene.</strong></span><br />
E Foam mattress systems are seamless, meaning they are easy to clean and manage. Manure will not stick to the top cover because the foam moves from the movement of the cow; a crust will not form and the manure will not adhere to the cover due to the constant movement. All the dairyman has to do is occasionally sweep any debris off. E Foam mattress systems are available in a heavy moisture proof polypropylene casing. Meaning your investment will endure.To keep cow bedding clean see wave flush alley wash system.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>E Foam mattresses offer:</strong></span></p>
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<li>The right combination of load resistance and comfort</li>
<li>No ditching, hardening, compaction or bottoming out</li>
<li>Comfort levels encourages the cow to lie down sooner and for longer</li>
<li>Continuous Top Cover system for increased cow barn hygiene and less maintenance</li>
<li>Increased cow welfare and milk production</li>
<li>A range of options to suit your herd size and budget</li>
<li>Excellent value for money</li>
<li>Sealed mattress</li>
<li>Brisket Board</li>
<li>Delivery to site</li>
<li>Installationn</li>
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<p><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your cow bedding needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>
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<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/?attachment_id=1239' title='AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm'><img width="150" height="99" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/181-150x99.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm" /></a>
<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/?attachment_id=1235' title='AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm'><img width="150" height="99" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/15-150x99.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm" /></a>
<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/?attachment_id=1217' title='AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm'><img width="150" height="98" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/19-150x98.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="AGRICOW® Eco Latex Mattress 50 &amp; 70mm" /></a>

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		<title>GREENFREESTALL®</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/greenfreestall-dividers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[More space. More Comfort. More Production. Providing the cows with same comforts as in their own natural environment increases the cow’s welfare through comfort, and resting and increases her performance and milk production. Nowadays, cows will spend more of their time inside a barn.The design of the GREENFREESTALL® free stall divider provides maximum comfort and safety [&#8230;]]]></description>
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More space. More Comfort. More Production.</strong></p>
<p>Providing the cows with same comforts as in their own natural environment increases the cow’s welfare through comfort, and resting and increases her performance and milk production. Nowadays, cows will spend more of their time inside a barn.The design of the GREENFREESTALL® free stall divider provides maximum comfort and safety to the cows,  encouraging increased resting periods that result in higher milk production per cow and increased life expectancy.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Cows find steel uncomfortable because it is unforgiving and cold to touch</span></strong>.<br />
The approved composite flex piping of the GREENFREESTALL® removes these comfort barriers. Combined with correct stall dimensions, this allows the cows increased flexibility to easily rise and settle, encouraging cows to readily rest for longer periods. While  preventing painful cow injuries that are associated with the use of the historic steel tubing stalls.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Flexibility equals space.</strong> </span><br />
GREENFREESTALL® flex&#8217;s under the weight of the cow, comfortably borrowing space from her neighbour without any discomfort to both animals.The stall fits to the size of the cow; the cow lies perfectly in the cubicle, resting for longer periods, promoting natural behaviours.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">The light weight system makes the installation easy.<br />
</span></strong>When compared to traditional steel hoop systems GREENFREESTALL®  light weight and easy to work with. Dairyman can install the system into a new shed or retro fit an existing shed themselves, and can adjust all parts of the system for any situation, any time. Now dairyman can provide the maximum comfort and resting time for their stock, both young and old. The dairyman can expect higher milk production and lower operating costs from managing healthier well rested cows.</p>
<p><strong style="color: #008000;">GREENFREESTALL® offers:</strong></p>
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<li>Inviting material through pipe temperature and flex</li>
<li>More space</li>
<li>Fits to the size of the cows</li>
<li>No injuries to the cow</li>
<li>Fits to the size of the cows</li>
<li>Cow lies perfectly in the cubicles</li>
<li>Cow rests sooner</li>
<li>Cow rests for longer</li>
<li>Increased cow welfare</li>
<li>Increased quality milk production</li>
<li>Less veterinarian costs</li>
<li>Easy installation</li>
<li>Adjustable</li>
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<p><strong><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your flexible free stall divider needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></strong></p>
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<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/greenfreestall-dividers/attachment/green-free-stall-2/' title='GREENFREESTALL®'><img width="150" height="100" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Green-Free-Stall-150x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="GREENFREESTALL®" /></a>
<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/?attachment_id=1225' title='GREENFREESTALL®'><img width="150" height="100" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5-150x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="GREENFREESTALL®" /></a>
<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/?attachment_id=1227' title='GREENFREESTALL®'><img width="150" height="99" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/7-150x99.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="GREENFREESTALL®" /></a>

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		<title>AGRIPRO Adjustable FreeStall Hoops</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agripro-adjustable-freestall-hoops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AGRIPRO supply all cow barn steel work and are the exclusive developers and owners of the Adjustable FreeStall System. AGRIPRO are suppliers of cow barn equipment and can supply to and install steel free stall dividers, head locks and water troughs. The adjustable FreeStall Divider are the best steel hoops on the market. The unique [&#8230;]]]></description>
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AGRIPRO supply all cow barn steel work and are the exclusive developers and owners of the Adjustable FreeStall System. </strong></p>
<p>AGRIPRO are suppliers of cow barn equipment and can supply to and install steel free stall dividers, head locks and water troughs. </p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>The adjustable FreeStall Divider are the best steel hoops on the market.</strong></span><br />
The unique patented steel free stall dividing hoops design incorporates veterinary science, endless on farm in barn research to the make the best steel free stall divider. The steel hoop that fits around the cow is used in conjunction with best practice stall dimensions. This approach means increased cow welfare and promotes quality milk production. If you are considering the installation of steel hoop free stall dividers, then the AGRIPRO system is the only system you need to consider. Now you can fit the FreeStall divider into any barn scenario and adjust it to your cows through-out their lives.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>AGRIPRO Adjustable Free Stall Dividers offer:</strong></span></p>
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<li> Freedom to adjust </li>
<li> Design based on veterinary science</li>
<li>Galvanized steel</li>
<li>Easy installation</li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </span></p>
<p><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your steel free stall divider needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>
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		<title>AGRICOW® E Brushes</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agricow-ergo-cow-brushes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A clean cow is a visual indicator of good dairy production management. Self-grooming cows are healthier and more productive, with significant reductions in clinical mastitis. Cows want to rub and to scrape, they clean themselves this way and get rid of external parasites and external impurities. Brushing relieves the cow, stimulates blood circulation and increases [&#8230;]]]></description>
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A clean cow is a visual indicator of good dairy production management.</strong></p>
<p>Self-grooming cows are healthier and more productive, with significant reductions in clinical mastitis. Cows want to rub and to scrape, they clean themselves this way and get rid of external parasites and external impurities. Brushing relieves the cow, stimulates blood circulation and increases general skin health and its ability to control it&#8217;s temperature. Reductions in clinical mastitis, increases in barn hygiene, milk production and a quieter and healthier herd  are the results of using the AGRICOW® Ergo cow brush.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Why this is the best cow brush on today&#8217;s market.</strong></span><br />
AGRICOW® automatic rotary Ergo cow brushes have proven themselves in dairy barn situations worldwide for over 12 years. Due to its design and brush length the Ergo cow brush offers the most efficient grooming range of all of the cow brushes on today&#8217;s market. With a one metre long patented Ergo hourglass shaped brush, your cows will receive the maximum groom sooner and more safely.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Grooming safely. </strong></span><br />
Unique electronics safely control any critical situation for the cow and machine for optimum safety. Overload protection, automatic locking in the case of a forced stop, safety reverse, and voltage and temperature sensors regulate proper functioning. The Ergo cow brush pivots in all directions and locks at 45 degrees to stop it swinging dangerously and allows the cow to choose the pressure of the massage; this increases the grooming intensity, body range and time use efficiency.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><strong>AGRICOW®  Ergo cow brushes offer:</strong></strong></span></p>
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<li>Cleaner, healthier, settled cows</li>
<li>Increased body cleanliness score</li>
<li>Faster grooming times</li>
<li>Reduces Mastitis cases</li>
<li>Increases quality milk production</li>
<li>Increases cow barn and herd hygiene</li>
<li>Saves on manual labour</li>
<li>Reduces veterinarian and herd management costs</li>
<li>Galvanized steel construction</li>
<li>Weather proof</li>
<li>Exclusive safety features</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your automatic rotary cow brush needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>
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<a href='http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agricow-ergo-cow-brushes/attachment/agricow-ergo-cow-brush-pendular/' title='AGRICOW® Ergo Cow Brush - Pendular'><img width="150" height="98" src="http://agri-pro.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/brush1-150x98.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="AGRICOW® Ergo Cow Brush - Pendular" /></a>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">&gt; </span>Click on the video below for more information about AGRICOW® Ergo cow brushes. </strong></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;"><span style="color: #000000;">&gt;</span> Click on the video below for more information about AGRICOW® Ergo cow brushes. </span></strong></p>
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		<title>AGRIPRO Brisket Board</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agripro-brisket-board/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The brisket board provides for natural resting behaviours while guiding and locating your cows exactly where need them. The brisket board aids in the indexing of the cow when it lunges into position for natural lying and resting behaviours in free stall situation. Guiding the cow into the ideal location for comfort and hygiene. This is important to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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The brisket board provides for natural resting behaviours while guiding and locating your cows exactly where need them.</strong></p>
<p>The brisket board aids in the indexing of the cow when it lunges into position for natural lying and resting behaviours in free stall situation. Guiding the cow into the ideal location for comfort and hygiene. This is important to achieve and maintain clean, waste free, free stalls, while reducing labour costs and increasing cow welfare through cleanliness, comfort and resting.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Making it suitable for all free stalls.</span></strong><br />
The brisket board acts as a guide to safely locate the cow within the free stall. Developed with the help and research of large animal veterinarians. The joint studies ensure the dimensions are correct to allow the cow to act naturally while being located in the optimum position of its bedding.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Free stalls are better accepted by cows world wide with the Poly Pillow.</span></strong><br />
Research proves that free stalls with the brisket board are better accepted by cows because the cows are able to move and lunge with safety and ease. The gentle curve allows cows to step ahead upon rising and then permit natural leg extensions when lying back down. The contoured design significantly decreases the risk of dew claw injury. Research proves that stalls with brisket board are better accepted by cows because the lunge and move with ease. This simple and easy to use equipment is long lasting and competitively priced.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Brisket Board offers:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Promotes the cows natural resting behaviours</li>
<li>Encourages longer resting times</li>
<li>No claw injuries</li>
<li>Increases welfare and milk production</li>
<li>Increase bedding comfort and hygiene</li>
<li>Reduces labour costs</li>
<li>Reduces veterinarian costs</li>
<li>Robust material</li>
<li>Easy installation</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your cow bedding needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>
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		<title>AGRIPRO® Slat Rubber Matting</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agripro-slat-rubber-matting/</link>
		<comments>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/agripro-slat-rubber-matting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COW COMFORT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AGRIPRO® rubber matting is an essential system for cattle on concrete the making it the perfect finish for Herd Home® Shelters. A well-known and ignored fact is cows are not adapted to stand or walk on hard abrasive surfaces for extended periods of time. Eliminate the need for straw; save time, money and manure bunker space. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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AGRIPRO® rubber matting is an essential system for cattle on concrete the making it the perfect finish for Herd Home® Shelters. </strong><strong>A well-known and ignored fact is cows are not adapted to stand or walk on hard abrasive surfaces for extended periods of time. Eliminate the need for straw; save time, money and manure bunker space.</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Concrete flooring reduces animal welfare.</strong></span><br />
Concrete inhibits the cows normal locomotion, increasing risk of serious and costly injuries from strain, slipping and falling, and by increasing the risk of lameness and hoof disorders. To secure natural cow behaviours and ensure optimum cow welfare and comfort, the flooring must be compressible and provide good traction, for confident natural behaviour. Rubber flooring has been proven increase herd flow, weight gains for beef, milk production and harvest times, while reducing lameness, herd cull rates and veterinarian costs.</p>
<p>Installing AGRIPRO® slat rubber matting will also give your cows and calves the security to display all important natural behaviours. Walking, lunging, rising, straddling and calving are undertaken without restriction.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Suitable for Herd Home® Shelters.</strong></span><br />
Increase the overall efficiency and optimise your Herd Home® Shelter by installing AGRIPRO® slat rubber matting. Remove the costly purchase, shipping, storage and time in handling of straw to protect your cows and calves from the concrete slat flooring. The purchase and installation of AGRIPRO®  slat rubber matting also means the life of your effluent bunkers storage capacity will be extended before the need of costly clean outs.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>AGRIPRO®  slat rubber for Herd Home® Shelters offers:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Promotes natural animal behaviours</li>
<li>Increased animal welfare</li>
<li>Increased milk production</li>
<li>Increased weight gains</li>
<li>Reduces lameness</li>
<li>Superior 19 and 23mm studded virgin rubber options</li>
<li>Split mat design for easy installation and maintenance</li>
<li>Reduces the costs of straw and its management</li>
<li>Saves bunker space and clean out costs</li>
<li>Custom detail cutting: e.g. narrower slat holes are popular</li>
<li>Hold down system options include wedge and masonry anchor</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong> Call AGRIPRO to discuss your slat rubber flooring needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>

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		<title>AGRICOW® Motorised Hoof Treatment Cow Crush</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AGRICOW® release their unrivalled ergonomically advanced motorised hoof treatment cattle crush. Constant research and development with professional farriers in the pursuit of an accurate, safe and effortless hoof treatment cow crush has rewarded AGRICOW® yet again with another champion cow comfort product. AGRICOW® offer their unrivalled ergonomically efficient motorised hoof treatment cow crush. This advanced motorised hoof treatment cow [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<span style="color: #000000;">AGRICOW® release their unrivalled ergonomically advanced motorised hoof treatment cattle crush.</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p>Constant research and development with professional farriers in the pursuit of an accurate, safe and effortless hoof treatment cow crush has rewarded AGRICOW® yet again with another champion cow comfort product. AGRICOW® offer their unrivalled ergonomically efficient motorised hoof treatment cow crush. This advanced motorised hoof treatment cow crush offers individual motors, pads and ropes designated to each leg of the cow. Meaning the farmer has total control of the entire hoof treatment, ensuring increased comfort and removing the risks of harm to the cow and the farmer throughout the entire treatment of the cows hooves.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Designed around the natural movement of the cow to safely neutralise any risks.</strong></span><br />
The ergonomics of the machine has been optimised, to offer the best performance for the different sizes of animals, from bigger to smaller to prevent and avoid injuries to hocks, tendons and ligaments while allowing the farmer to work safely, efficiently and with precision. The design has removed obstacles and offers the farmer the freedom to manoeuvre the cow to exacting positions which is crucial to managing the operations on the limb without effort and suffering. Because the cow can be efficinetly restrianed with more accuracy and care, the refreshed design has strategically removed the traditional bulk of cow crushes to optimise the over all structure for ease of handling and transport. Manufactured in Italy from Galvanized steel and weighs 450kgs.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>AGRICOW®  motorised hoof treatment cow crush offers:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Total control</li>
<li>More settled cows</li>
<li>Safer for cow and farmer</li>
<li>Allows for precise treatment</li>
<li>Faster treatment times</li>
<li>Saves on manual labour</li>
<li>Reduces veterinarian and herd management costs</li>
<li>Galavnized steel construction</li>
<li>Weather proof</li>
<li>Exclusive safety features</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your cow crush needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Click on the video below for more information about AGRICOW®  motorised cow crushes. </strong></span></p>
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		<title>FEROX® Rubber Mats</title>
		<link>http://agri-pro.co.nz/cow-comfort/ferox-rubber-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 1999 23:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>neville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concrete flooring reduces animal welfare A well-known and ignored fact is cows are not adapted to stand or walk on hard abrasive surfaces for extended periods of time. Install rubber matting and eliminate the need for straw; save time, money and effluent storage space. Rubber flooring is an essential system for cattle on concrete. Concrete inhibits the cows [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<strong>Concrete flooring reduces animal welfare</strong> </strong><strong>A well-known and ignored fact is cows are not adapted to stand or walk on hard abrasive surfaces for extended periods of time. Install rubber matting and eliminate the need for straw; save time, money and effluent storage space.</strong></p>
<p><strong style="color: #008000;">Rubber flooring is an essential system for cattle on concrete.</strong><br />
Concrete inhibits the cows normal locomotion, increasing risk of serious and costly injuries from strain, slipping and falling, and by increasing the risk of lameness and hoof disorders. To secure natural cow behaviours and ensure optimum cow welfare and comfort, the flooring must be compressible and provide good traction, for confident natural behaviour. Rubber matting has been proven to increase herd flow, weight gains, beef, milk production and harvest times, while reducing lameness, herd cull rates and veterinarian costs. Installing FEROX® rubber matting will also give your cows and calves the security to display all important natural behaviours. Walking, lunging, rising, straddling and calving are undertaken without restriction.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Suitable for all livestock housing.</strong></span><br />
Increase the overall efficiency and optimise your livestock housing by installing FEROX®  slat rubber matting. Remove the costly purchase, shipping, storage and time in handling of straw to protect your cows and calves from the concrete slat flooring. The purchase and installation of FEROX® rubber matting also means the life of your effluent storage capacity will be extended before the need of costly clean outs.</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>FEROX®  rubber offers:</strong></span></p>
<ul class="list-4">
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<li>Promotes natural animal behaviours</li>
<li>Increases animal welfare</li>
<li>Increases milk production</li>
<li>Increases weight gains</li>
<li>Reduces lameness</li>
<li>Superior 19 and 23mm studded virgin rubber options</li>
<li>Available as inter locking and staright edges mats</li>
<li>Available by the roll</li>
<li>Easy installation and maintenance</li>
<li>Reduces the costs of straw and its management</li>
<li>Saves effluent storage space and clean out costs</li>
<li>Use less water for wash downs</li>
<li>Custom detail cutting</li>
<li>Hold down system &#8211; masonry anchor</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Call AGRIPRO to discuss your rubber system needs today on 0800 48 36 36.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

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