THE B3130 FLEXIBLE CUBICLE BY ROYAL DE BOER
Optimum comfort for your cows. That is what Royal de Boer aims for. ‘How can I improve the well-being of my cows?’ This is a question that all successful dairy farmers ask themselves every day. After all, you know that only relaxed and healthy cows provide optimal milk production.
B3130 Cubicle: optimum comfort for your cows
Optimum comfort for your cows; Freedom of movement for your cows is the best way to achieve this, this is exactly what the RdB B3130 flexible cubicle offers. Extreme ease and comfort when lying down or getting up: the Royal de Boer B3130 flexible cubicle offers exactly that.
The strength of the flexible cubicle
The strength of the flexible cubicle is in its plastic cubicle partition, which can move both horizontally and vertically. The tube moves along with all the cow's movements. This avoids bruising and chafing. The bracket of the cubicle, on the other hand, is rigid enough to guide the cow when entering and ensures she lies down in a straight position, which results in reduced soiling.
The curved post of the flexible cubicle offers the cow great freedom of movement. Thanks in part to the lack of a head rail, there are no obstacles that hinder the cow when getting up or lying down. This means the flexible cubicle is very accessible. As a result, the animals can lie down frequently and with ease, which has a positive effect on their milk production.
The neck rail can move upwards for up to 30 cm. This prevents accidents if a cow were to slip. However, the weight of the neck rail still sufficiently guides the cow to keep the bed clean. The knee barrier offers additional guidance.
Material of the flexible cubicle
The choice of materials is an exceptional aspect of the system. The bracket is made of a thick-walled polypropylene tube, which received a treatment to make the material extra sturdy. In order to properly distribute the forces that come with extreme bending, the tube features inserts at the clamp that connects it to the vertical post. This makes the bracket more resistant to impacts if a cow were to forcefully bend the bracket.
The neck rail holder is also made of plastic. This means the material can bend if a cow were to get stuck with her collar. The shape of the holder and the choice of materials contribute to flexibility combined with proper shape retention.
The combination of design and choice of materials results in a unique concept. A cubicle with optimum freedom of movement, comfort and safety, featuring sufficient guidance to maintain hygiene.
Benefits of the flexible cubicle
What does this cubicle mean for your business and your cows?
For your business:
- Relaxed cows that lie down for longer periods of time and therefore achieve their optimum milk production level more easily
Relaxed cows with higher lactation levels
Optimisation of feed conversion and milk production
The unique design helps the flexible cubicle stay clean, which saves you cleaning time.
For the cow:
- The cow is invited to lie down more often and for longer periods of time.
- Lower risk of bruising and injury due to pressure points or getting stuck in the cubicle.
- The ability to move naturally, without rigid obstacles that can cause pain, less stress.
- Less strain on the hooves and better leg health because the cow spends more time lying down.