“Results from the recent AFBI project indicated that the effect of floor type on performance is influenced by the diet offered. When bulls were offered ad libitum concentrates, those accommodated on rubber covered slats had a higher concentrate intake than bulls accommodated on concrete slats.”
“Increased daily live weight gain is likely to be found in bulls accommodated on slats overlaid with rubber, making this is an economically viable choice. Additionally rubber floors provided a more comfortable floor, allowing bulls to get up and down more easily; cleaner cattle and less hoof bruising.”
