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Rubber floors for cattle housing
brings the pasture indoors
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Cow comfort - soft rubber coverings for lying, walking and standing
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Our solution:
rubber coverings for every application in the cow house, especially developed for and optimally adapted to the particular demands of each area.
Introduction
The cow needs animal-friendly lying and walking areas:
permanently soft hygienic slip-resistant
= pre-requisite for high productivity and longevity
If flooring in cattle houses was as soft as in nature, conditions for cows would be healthier and more comfortable.After all, cows use the floor in the cattle house 24 hours a day for lying, standing and walking.
easy installation long-lasting ideal softness sophisticated details dimensionally stable slip-resistant
annu
al m
ilk y
ield
(kg
) before after
lying comfort walking comfort
Higher milk yield due to animal-friendly lying and walking areas
up to 400 kg more milk
Source: Eelkema, W., Heikamp, R., Hopster, H., 2004
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WINGFLEX 8KEW Plus 9KKM 10KKM LongLine 11ergoBOARD 12
LENTA 29KEN 30
SIESTA calving pen / quarantine / ... 27
Basics R & D 6
Basics R & D 18
Which products do we produce? 2Contents & product overview 3About KRAIBURG 4General product data: warranty, installation, tolerances 5
KURA S 20KURA P 21KURA Flex / Form 22KURA Rotary rotary parlour carousels 23pediKURA® system soft walking areas with abrasion zones 24
LOSPA swiss pens 28
KIM LongLine 16
CALMA 17
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ergoMILK ergonomic mat for the milking pit 26
Impressions from practice in many countries 31
maxiBOX comfort deep litter cubicle 13
Pens / special areas
Walking & milking areas
Practice
Introduction
Lying areas
Tying stalls / feed stalls
Contents & product overview
When we offer you several products for the same application, you can see our evaluation on cow comfort with the -symbols.
Paved/concrete special areas
Walking & milking areas
Dairy cow cubicle house
Young cattle
Workplace milking area
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Made in Germany
KRAIBURG groupKRAIBURG has established itself as an expert specialist in the rubber business. The KRAIBURG Holding GmbH & Co. KG has a staff of more than 1,800 employees worldwide, mainly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It holds branches in further European coun-tries as well as in Asia and North America.
KRAIBURG housing floor technologySince 1968 we have been developing and manufacturing rubber floor mats for animal houses in Germany. Today about 160 employees exclusi-vely concentrate on these products.
High quality rubber materialsRubber mats are subject to extremely high stress in agri-culture. We have been manu-facturing high-quality rubber mixtures with a unique process for over 40 years. Experience will tell you that not all rubber mats are the same.
Tested qualityOur goal is to achieve more thanjust fulfilling the general legal require-ments. We went a step further byadditionally being certified with the worldwideISO 9001 standard. So we operate an in-house laboratory and test the properties of our products here – in accordance with DLG testing methods (German Agricultural Society (DLG) – incorporated society).For independent attestation we regularly have our products voluntarily tested by the DLG (resultsunder www.dlg.org).
Our experience is your gain
About KRAIBURG
Have you got any questions?We look forward to hearing from you!
You can call us at: +49/8683/701-303(We speak English, German, Russian)
KRAIBURG
TEST E N G I N
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I NG
09/08 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load 10/02 passed
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ProductsKRAIBURG
manufacturerguarantee*
WINGFLEX 10 years
KEW Plus rubber: 10 yearsfoam: 5 years
KKM / KKM Puzzle / KKM LongLine 10 years
KIM LongLine 10 years
CALMA (Puzzle) 10 years
maxiBOX 10 years
Maintenance - minimum working time
Our recommendation: spread a small amount of litter on the lying mats, e.g. softmilled straw or mineral material. (Moisture in the lying area, among other things, plays a major role in the development of skin diseases and infections!)
-tions and control them regularly). We recommend keeping the walking areas as clean and dry as possible. (Important for claw health and slip resistance!)
Our products can be kept clean with a high-pressure cleaner as well as standard cleaning agents.
* More detailed information is available on request. Please pay attention to the information on the respective product pages.
Our name stands for quality. We guarantee as a German manufacturer that ourproducts will function reliably for many years.
KRAIBURG manufacturer guarantee
General product data
only for exclusive use as cubicle covering, no combinations, e.g. feeding+lying
More technical details on request. The products presented here should only be used for the listed applications. Technical specifications are subject to alterations. All sales are subject to our General Terms and Conditions. Legal basis is the German version of the document.
thickness: length + width:+3/-2 mm +/- 1.5 % (DIN ISO 3302-1 tolerance class M4) The tolerances also apply within the mat and when installed.
Tolerances
ProductsKRAIBURG
manufacturerguarantee*
pediKURA® 5 years
KURA S 5 years
KURA P 5 years
KURA Flex / KURA Form / KURA Rotary 5 years
SIESTA 5 years
LOSPA swiss 5 years
LENTA 10 years
KEN / KEN Puzzle 10 years
Installation - easy and fast
The installation of KRAIBURG mats is easy and fast. Nevertheless, it is important to pay attention to specific guidelines as well as to the correct installation! The guidelines to correct installation can be found in the installation instructions of the respective products. These are available in many languages. You will obtain these with the delivery, at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com. On our website you can also watch installation videos of many products.
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What characterises KRAIBURG lying coverings?
many integrated additional functions:
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BasicsLying areas in dairy cow cubicle houses
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50
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Source: Mathis, A., 2006
initial situation:mattress before
installation of KEW Plus
after 6 monthson KEW Plus
after 15 monthson KEW Plus
num
ber
of joi
nt a
ltera
tions
in %
major injuriesskin abrasions / swelling / impact on jointshealthy joints
KEW Plus: assessing joint condition
74 %DECREASE
of big injuries!
steady improvement
in joint condition
175 %INCREASE
of healthyjoints!
KRAIBURG mats - advantages at a glance
Caring for joints – well-being
safe standing on the mat
elastic surface
elevated cubicle
sealing lips in the rear edge of the lower side minimize soiling
rear edge: gentle ending gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edges
integrated slope in the rear edge promotes drying off
elastic surface (especially for the softest single mats):
rear diagonal grooves: additional support for standing up and lying down exceptionally comfortable and eudermic
optimal resilience sinking in of the claw enhances slip-resistance
outstanding rubber mixture ideal quality - rugged and permanently soft
minimum time and effort for maintenance
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KRAIBURGKKM
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35
30
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20
15
10
5
0
-300
-200
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KRAIBURGKIM LongLine
KRAIBURGCALMA
KRAIBURGKEW Plus
KRAIBURGWINGFLEX
Basics Lying areas in dairy cow cubicle houses
Softness & durability
KRAIBURG
TEST E N G I N
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Source: KRAIBURG laboratory, 2008, 2009, 2010 (compare it with DLG test reports - www.dlg.org)
Softness before and after permanent load
resi
lienc
e in
mm
the higher the resilience,the softer the covering
before permanent load
after permanent load (laboratory test in accordance with DLG testing methods simulates 10 years of use)
durably soft
good balance between
insulation and heat dissipation
danger of heat stress
sandconcrete
risk: too cold
Ideal balance between heat insulation and dissipation
Source: Kramer, A.J., 2001
Heat dissipation – thermoregulation of the cow
littered mat: ideal thermal balance -
in summer as well as in winter
deep-littermattress
littered mat
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4 seasons in the cattle house
Comparing lying areas:
softff KRARIBURG mat
hard rubber mat
about 1.5 kg per cow per dayMORE MILK
Source: LfL Saxonia, 1999
Higher milk yield on a soft KRAIBURG mat
Straw requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 40 kgDeep-litter cubicle with straw: 260 kg
Labour requirements per cow per yearElevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat: 95 min.Deep-litter cubicle with straw: 265 min.
Low litter requirements and minimal labour input for maintenance
Source: Heidenreich, T., 2007
elevated cubicle with KRAIBURG mat
deep-litter cubicle
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WINGFLEX
115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm
13 cm 18 cm
110 cm
8 cm 13 cm 8 cm
System dimensions:102 cm 102 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + + +
Softness:
Dairy cow cubicle house
Lying areas
6 cm thick solid rubber mat withwing profile adapts ideally to the lying cow
supporting studs have a cushioning effect at high pressure points (when the cow gets up or lies down)
minimized soiling underneath the mat due to completely surrounding sealing lips
indented connecting bar engages flush with the surface and engages in the countersinks on the mat’s edge facilitates profes-sional installation
a profile element (wing+ supporting studs): extre-mely stable, wear resistant and flexible simultaneously
08/09 deformability/elasticitycontinuous tread load
perfect comfort
innovative wing profile creates highest permanent softness adapts optimally to body shape
comfortable and eudermic elastic surface
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge
length:183 cm
cubicle width:
thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar
Accessory: ergoBOARD -
Installation:
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
mat width:
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KEW Plus
115 cm 120 cm 125 cm 130 cm
8 cm 13 cm 18 cm8 cm
107 cm 112 cm 112 cm 112 cm + + + +
System dimensions:
Softness:
Lying areasDairy cow cubicle house
connecting bar engages flush with the surface and facilitates professional installation
foam
specially designedlower mat
3 functional layers: 6 cm highest lying comfort
upper mat
sealing lips completely surround the foam inlay and the lower mat
09/08 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load
BTS-cattle (female)
also available in
„XL-length“
the three functional layers ensure optimal and permanent softness for every load condition
the soft lying area within the mat edges supports the correct resting position of the cow and improves slip resistance
comfortable and eudermic elastic surface integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge
thickness: width: approx. 60 mm adjustable with connecting bar
length:183 cm192 cm (from 120 cm width)
Accessory: ergoBOARD -
Installation:
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
cubicle width:
mat width:
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KKM / KKM Puzzle Softness:
Dairy cow cubicle house
Lying areas
09/08 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load
BTS-cattle (female)02/10
the special honeycomb texture and different softness zones create excellent and permanent lying comfort
comfortable and eudermic elastic surface
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
minimized soiling underneath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section
the sealing lips have proven themselves in practice
options:
with puzzle shaped edges and chamfer on the rear edge
with KK-Poly-T-Bare.g. for stall equipment with mushroom dividers or especially when using very fine litter
with straight edges
Dimensions:thickness: 3 cm
Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for covering joint widths of 40 - 80 mm or for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)
KKM Puzzle: width: length:110/120/125 cm 170/183/200 cm
KKM (straight edges): width: length:110/115/120/125/130 cm 170/183/200 cm
Installation:
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KKM LongLine
proven pebbled surface
Softness:
Lying areasDairy cow cubicle house
09/08 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load
BTS-cattle 09/04
the special honeycomb texture and different softness zones create excellent and permanent lying comfort
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
Installation
independent of
divider arrangement!
minimized soiling underneath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section
chamfer at rear edge
Dimensions:thickness: 3 cm
Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)
Installation:
length: width: 2.5 - 50 m 170/183 cmin 10 cm increments
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Dimensions:
length: 115/120 cm
Attention: The installation of ergoBOARD is possible at a lying place width of at least 115 cm, as you need one ergoBOARD per cubicle.
9 cm
18.5 cm10 cm
Dairy cow cubicle house
Lying areas
ergoBOARD
pleasantly soft contact area allows natural lying positions with foreleg stretched out
complements ideally the cubicle‘s control devices
flexible, comfortable and dimensionally stable
allows relaxed changing of lying positions
easy on carpal joints when getting up
combination with various lying mat systems possible
retrofitting easily possible
research findings: 20% of the animals stretch out their foreleg in the pasture(Pelzer et al., 2007)
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
Installation:
back side
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maxiBOX
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the comfortable deep litter cubicle
Lying areasDairy cow cubicle house
swollen, hair-less joint because of hard brisket boundary and hard/moist litter
Typical problems of the classic deep litter cubicle
painful contact with the rear curb, when lying down, as well as during lying, caused
level/mattress forma-tion in the deep litter cubicle
hard lying surface, because the litter can slide out of place
moist, very dirty cubiclesPossible effects:
Consistent high comfort in the deep litter cubicle is not always easy to attain and is especially hard to maintain. The classic deep litter cubicle has to contend with problems which have negative effects on cow comfort.Therefore, we focused our efforts on this subject and have developed a new system: the comfort deep litter cubicle “KRAIBURG maxiBOX.”
The KRAIBURG maxiBOX solves the problems of the classic deep litter cubicle and offers more comfort:
elastic edges in the front and in the back maximum lying quality year-round functional safety easier cubicle management possible recommended littering depth: only 3 – 5 cm
The solution: maxiBOX - the comfortable deep litter cubicle for safe lying comfort
maxiLONGLINE - rubber cover (roll):
integrated slope and drainage openings improve hygiene
maxiSTEP -
comfortable lying down and lying integrated drainage
maxiBOARD - rubber brisket board: animal-friendly and elastic gentle on joints
about 10 cm concrete
only 3 – 5 cm littering depth
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maxiBOX
Dairy cow cubicle house
Lying areas
comfort deep litter cubicle
3-component system consisting of rubber cover (roll) + rubber brisket board + rubber profile at rear curb
rubber cover maxiLONGLINE:
lasting softness through a pliant and highly wear resistant air cushioned profile
integrated slope at the rear, as well as drainage grooves and openings, facilitate liquid drainage flow
intelligent surface profile retains litter especially well, is slip-resistant when getting up or lying down
maxiSTEP - rubber profile at rear:
elastic and ergonomically chamfered for comfortable lying down and lying
litter losses are minimized
integrated drainage for liquids
sturdy, dimensionally stable and sure-footed
maxiBOARD - rubber brisket board:
animal-friendly and elastic
ideally supplements the cubicle control devices
allows comfortable changing of lying positions
easy to put in litter from the head space
optional: maxiPROFIL – profile at side:
application as side lying area boundary or for covering joints possible
easy installation on the mat
litter is better retained in the lying place
maxiSTEP (profile at rear)
maxiBOARD(brisket board)
deep profiled surface retains litter well
beginning layer formation
profile on lower side brings consistent softness
maxiPROFIL(profile at side)
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comfort deep litter cubiclemaxiBOX
Lying areasDairy cow cubicle house
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
maxiLONGLINE:thickness: length: width: 30 mm 2.5 - 32.5 m 180 cm (custom dimensions – e.g. for young cattle – on request) in 10 cm increments
Dimensions:
Prerequisites for the concrete surface (lying area):
200 cm
effective length for lying 190 cm
Installation: 7 fastenings each for maxiBOARD and maxiSTEP, maxiLONGLINE is fastened at the same time with maxiBOARD (not separately)*Accessory:maxiPROFIL for covering joints, for the side lying area boundary on maxiLONGLINE, for closure at side edges, length: 173 cm, installation:
13 cm
4.5 cm
maxiLONGLINE
maxiSTEPlength: 175 cm
9 cm11 cm
interior dimensions 174 cm
4 cm
maxiBOARDlength: 175 cm
1 cm
12.5 cm 11 cm
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KIM LongLine
Young cattle
Softness:
the supple, highly wear resistant air cushion profile creates pleasant and permanent lying comfort
integrated soft slope to rear edge promotes drying off
chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge
supple air cushion profile
10/10 deformability/elasticity/continuous tread load
Lying areas
minimized soiling under-neath the mat due to the sealing lips in the rear section
Installation
independent of
divider arrangement!
Dimensions:thickness: length: width: 27 mm 2.5 - 50 m 160/170/180 cm in 10 cm increments
Installation: Accessories:KK-Poly-T-Bar for closure at side edges, length: 120/165/180 cm, installation:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
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CALMA
Young cattle
Softness:
air-cushion-like lower side profile: soft and sturdy
Lying areas
pleasant and permanent softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile
sealing lips reduce soiling underneath the mat
chamfer at rear edge gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edge
chamfer at rear edge
Installation as a
continuous system –
independent of
divider arrangement!
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
Dimensions: thickness: width: length:3 cm 115 cm 140/150/160/170/180 cm
Installation:
Accessories:ergoBOARD - maxiBOARD - the robust rubber brisket board (see page 14)
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Walking & milking areas Basics
Source: Benz, B., 2002
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Source: Telezhenko, E., Bergsten, C., Magnusson, M., Ventorp, M., Nilsson, C., 2008
Claw health
concrete after 12 months on KURA S
Claw healthKURA S rubber covering in
claw
dam
age
in % positive effect on
claw health: drastic
reduction of claw
damage
idealshaping ofthe bearingrim
pressure distribution of claws after 6 months exposure to walkways with soft rubber
Pressure distribution on soft KURA rubber covering
measures show correct
bearing pressure on
the intact claw wall
The KRAIBURG KURA mat: well-proven for more than 10 years!
The right softness makes all the difference
onlower side
patentedrubber peg
especially designed:
rounded off
countersunk
grip-surface: supports sure footing
sturdy and thick mats
appropriate softness for the walking area
no straining points, ideal load distribution
simple and fast installation mats are easy to handle
marked fixing points ease installation
KRAIBURG fastening systems stable and safe, flush with the mat
tailor-made
Background: The outer toe is approx. 3 mm longer by nature.
Source: Muggli, E., 2007Source: Schmid, T., Weishaupt, M.A., Meyer, S.W., Waldern, N., Peinen, K.V., Nuss, K., 2008 Figures: Karl Nuss, Zurich
Problem: outer claws of the hind legs.
Natural ground contact of cattle:
The hind outer claw steps down
peak load.
The inner claw takes the secondary impact – faster on a soft surface than on a hard surface.
Floor requirements: The claw sinks approx. 3 mm into the ground for optimal protection against overload
suitable for new construction, as well as for renovation of slippery or claw-damaging floorsThe soft KURA-covering is optimally adapted to the natural demands of the cow!
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Walking & milking areasBasics
Source: Reiter, Partes, Koßmann, 2006Source: Benz, B., 2002
At least 300 EURO for one claw ulcer
1.6 bn EURO damage through claw diseases / 10 - 15 % culling (EU)
Costs for a claw ulcer treatment:
Source: Herrmann, 2006
Calving-to-conception intervals
Source: Kremer et al., 2007
calv
ing-
to-c
once
ptio
n (d
ays)
2000
1500
1000
500
0
100
80
60
40
20
0
Source: Benz, B., 2002
the cows feel safe and have the frequency of caudal licking has substantially increased
Caudal licking
KURA
withoutslipping
withslipping
obse
rvat
ions
(20
cow
s/h)
Natural animal behaviour – well-being
bulling considerably
slipping on rubber flooring
Bulling
withoutslipping
withslipping
bulli
ng (
20 c
ows/
h)
concrete KURA
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
concrete
30
20
10
0
grip-surface: supports sure
footing
claw sinks inhollow gives supportcow feels safe
no higher germ formation on rubber mat surface and underneath the mat
Germ climate in the cubicle housing system
tota
l num
ber o
f ger
ms
concrete surfacewith no KURA S underneath
the mat
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
2,5
3
3,5
4
before installationafter installation
mat surfacewith KURA S
Hygiene
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
routes in the cow house
considerably higher activityon walking areas after installing rubber covers
Walkingwalking distance covered
cove
red
dist
ance
per
day
in m
Better mobility
KURA concrete
the investment in animal-friendlywalking areas pays off
increased milk yield lower claw treatment costs
lower stock replacement costs improved fertility
concrete KURA S
considerably shorter calving intervals
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KURA S
improves claw health, productivity and longevity
permanently stable in position and form
manure removal with scraper and driving on mats possible*
Walking areas
for idealsoftness
fastening element: patented rubber peg to prevent
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
grip-surface supports sure footing
Tailor-made for every slatted floor geometry
The mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by ourspecialists. The slatted floor must be suited for covering with KRAIBURG mats.*
claw-friendly and more slip-resistant cover
lower side profile: thickness: width and length: studs (5 mm) 24 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
slit width: starting at 24 mm
slat width within concrete elements: starting at 80 mm
24 mm19 mm
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improves claw health, productivity and longevity
permanently stable in position and form
manure removal with scraper and driving on mats possible*
KURA P
Especially for areas with solar radiation: KURA P SUN with expansion slits in the mat (see also leaflet „Special areas with KURA“)
with scraper Walking areas
Scraper manure removalUse in combination with scraper manure removal systems has already been proven in practice. Almost every scraper can easily be adjusted to operation with the KURA P, according to KRAIBURG’s scraper guide-lines.* However co-ordination with the manufacturer of the scra-per is required. Important: check any adaptations regularly!Well-known manufacturers of manure removal technology already keep scraper models authorized by us (no adaptation needed).
Dimensions:
studs (5 mm) 24 mm in 2 cm increments 125 cm from 96 cm to 500 cm
Fits very exactly – width can be adapted in 2 cm increments
claw-friendly and more slip-resistant cover for paved/concrete areas, with stationary scraper or mobile manure removal
Driving overKURA P can be driven over with vehicles whose authorized tyres do not exceed the recommended tyre inflation pressure*:
radial tyre: max. 4 bar
dirt barriers reduce soiling underneath the mats
reinforcedpuzzle-shapededges
KRAIBURGfastening system:extremely sturdyand rounded off
diagonal tyre: max. 3 bar
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
for idealsoftness
grip-surface supports sure footing
24 mm19 mm
(starting at a width of 350 cm, mats are puzzled together)
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a) KURA Flex
KURA-options for special areas:
Areas with solar radiation: KURA Flex/Form SUN (with expansion slits in the mat)
Areas with flushing manure removal: KURA Flush
(see also leaflet „Special areas with KURA“)
KURA options
without scraperWalking & milking areas
Dimensions:
length: width:125 cm x 87.5/92/96/100/104.5/109/113/117/121.5/126/ 130/134/138.5/143/147/151/155.5/160/164 cm(puzzle seam on wide sides)
length: width:125 cm x 170 cm
length: width:125 cm x 82/99/116/133/150/167 cm(puzzle seam on wide sides and on one long side)
2 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
studs (5 mm) thickness: 24 mm
Covering examples:
3 sides / 4 sides puzzle 4 sides puzzle 2 sides puzzle
125 cm
125 cm
125 cm
125 cm 125 cm
125 cm
125 cm
125 cm
125 cm 125 cm
24 mm19 mm
3 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
4 sides withpuzzle shaped edges:
available with puzzle shaped edges on 2, 3 or 4 sides
through the versatile dimensions and combination possibilities, the most unusually shaped areas can be covered; the mats might only have to be cut to shape on the
edges of the surface
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
for ideal softness
faster milking through improved parlour entrance and exit
stress reducing (animals stand easy and relaxed)
helps to reduce noise
can be installed between milking times
for areas like milking parlours, collecting yards, travel lanes, crossing passages, ... without scraper or mobile manure removal
grip-surface supports sure footing
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without scraper Walking & milking areas
KRAIBURGfastening system:extremely sturdy and rounded off
tailor-made for each rotary parlour carousel
can be installed piece by piece between milking times
e.g. fitting to all parlour types
dimensionally accurate projected solutions for surfaces with one or more adjoining rectangular areas
exactly fitting mats with an easily understandable installation plan easy installation – practically no cutting work – no expensive cut-off
b) KURA Form the tailor-made one
area 1
area 2
c) KURA Rotary in the rotary parlour carousel
(for technical reasons theadjoining areas do not havepuzzle-shaped sides as standard)
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Walking areas
corundum is the second hardest mineral after diamonds corundum does not react with acids and bases: best precondition for use in slurry environments patented technology which has been well-proven in the KRAIBURG-group for many years
Soft abrasion zones
About corundum:
as a modular system can be combined with all KURA products
selective abrasion zones will be established abrasion is controllable
supports the natural balance between horn formation and abrasion
contributes to correct claw form
ideal softness and slip resistance in all parts of the cow house
manure removal with scraper and driving on mats possible*
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
pediKURA® systemclaw-friendly and more slip resistant covering with an abrasive surface for
in combination with the well-proven, soft KURA coverings
Natural ground is soft,
maintains the claws
The pediKURA®
zones”, very similar to conditions in nature, where sandy constituents in the elasticsoil ensure that horn formation and abrasion are kept balanced.
surface with incorporated abrasive
supports claw abrasion
coverage of 20 % pediKURA® in the cow house: last claw trimming 4 months before
for ideal softness
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ideal claw form
optimal load conditions
Check the claws with the KRAIBURG pediKURA® Tester!
available at your local dealer or directly at KRAIBURG.
Walking areasSoft abrasion zones
pediKURA® - installation
KRAIBURG KURA
20 % of this will be covered with pediKURA®
predominantly heavily frequented sections like crossovers, area around drinking bowls and cow brushes, parlour entrance and exit, ...
feed alley with KURA
pediKURA® walking area with KURA
pedi-KURA®
feed table
parlour
cubiclescubicles
cubiclesubicle
pedi-KURA®
(The area where the cows stand while feeding on the feed alley should be covered exclusively with KURA.)
Example:
range of use:
slatted floor
thickness:
24 mm
length:
125 cm
pediKURA® S
pediKURA® P
pediKURA® Form
lower side profile:
studs (5 mm)
width:
in 2 cm increments from 96 cm to 500 cm*
Options and Dimensions:
Further details and guidelines: see KURA S, KURA P or KURA Form. *starting at a width of 220 cm, mats are puzzled together
Claws must still be trimmed regularly, but only for the purpose of claw care and less for position correction or complex treatment.
To take full advantage of our product, please be aware of the following: pediKURA® maintains the claw form, but claw trimming is still necessary!
We recommend functional claw trimming 4 to 6 weeks before pediKURA® is installed. Important: do not install pediKURA® at the same time you trim claws, because the claw has to become accustomed to the abrasion.
tailor-made
tailor-made
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feels pleasantly soft underfoot
non-slip diamond surface comfortable and sure footing
heat insulating
easy to clean and disinfect
ergoMILK
Cow comfort – naturally!
And what about man?
ergoMILK -
the ergonomic mat
for the milking pit:
heat insulating +
comfortable and sure
footing during milking
Prerequisites / tips on installation: subsurface must be even and clean
lay out using floating method (no plugging and further fastening)
lay out mats, do not press them together (join loosely)
lay out completely to avoid stumbling edges!
maintain a 2 to 15 cm distance to the edge (side wall) cleaning gutter
for adjustments at site, the mats can easily be cut with a sharp knife tip: moisten the knife and cut along a guide batten laid against the mat
lower side profile: 5 mm high, deformable studs
surface: non-slipand deformablediamond profile
puzzle:the clean seam
the ergonomic mat for the milking pit
Workplace milking area
17 mm12 mm
Dimensions:
width: length: 95 cm 173/350 cm
95 cm 170 cm
puzzle shaped edges on the 2 long sides:
studs (5 mm) thickness: 17 mm
puzzle shaped edges on 4 sides:
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SIESTA
Pens / special areas
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
115 cm
comfortable softness through air-cushion-like lower side profile
dimensionally stable - durable - good slip resistance
easy to clean and disinfect
4 sides with puzzle shaped edges very simple and flexible installation
driving-over possible*
4 sides with thickness: width: length:puzzle shaped edges 3 cm 115 cm 170 cm
Tip on installation:
(i.e. without fastenings).
Installation examples:
Dimensions:
calving pen / quarantine / ...
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm 170 cm
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LOSPA swiss
Young cattlePens / special areas
for heifers in fully-slatted pens /two-area pens (with separate lying area)
increased lying comfort
improved heat insulation
with reinforced surface for high stress
manure removal with scraper and driving on mats possible*
Dec 2007
reinforced grip-surface for high stress
Tailor-made for every slatted floor geometryThe mats are generally dimensioned according to the guidelines established by ourspecialists. The slatted floor must be suited for covering with KRAIBURG mats*.
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG specifications. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
on lower side for high stress
fastening element: patented rubber peg to prevent
For young cattle up to 250 kg liveweight KURA S can also be used (see page 20).
lower side profile: thickness: width and length: grooves 20 mm tailor-made
Dimensions:
slit width: starting at 24 mm
slat width within concrete elements: For satisfactory cleanness of the animals, slat widths up to 140 mm are recommended. We will be glad to advise you!
IMPORTANT: Balancedfeeding is a requirement for clean animals.
20 mm
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Tying stalls / feed stalls
feed stalls: especially suited due to
high dimensional stability and integrated slope
to rear edge (special mat length 157 cm)
LENTA Softness:
Installation:
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
optimal softness through double structured stud profile
rugged, dimensionally stable and durable
integrated slope to rear edge improves drying off
dirt barriers reduce soiling underneath the mat
chamfer at rear edge: gentle on animal joints, no stumbling edges
30 mm19 mm
double structured stud profile at lower side
Dimensions:
thickness: width: length:3 cm 100/110 cm 150/157/165/175/185 cm 120/130 cm 150/157/165/175/185/200/220 cm
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KEN / KEN Puzzle
Tying stalls / feed stalls
Softness:
Installation:
* Please take notice of the corresponding KRAIBURG installation instructions with useful advice and tips. You will obtain these at your local KRAIBURG dealer or under www.kraiburg-agri.com.
lower side with simple studs gives softness
rugged, dimensionally stable and durable
can be variably adjusted in length and width if required
Dimensions:
thickness: 2 cm
lower side
20 mm15 mm
KEN Puzzle: width: length:105 cm 140/150/165/175/185 cm115 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200 cm125 cm 150/165/175/185/200 cm
10/02 passed
KEN (straight edges): width: length:90 cm 130/140/150/165 cm100 cm 130/140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm110 cm 140/150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm120 cm 150/165/170/175/180/185/200/220/350 cm130 cm 150/165/175/185/200/220/350 cm
with puzzle shaped edges
with straight edges
options:
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Murdock Farm, South Island, New Zealand 494 WINGFLEX mats with ergoBOARDs
Bernatoniai Farm, Kauno r., Lithuania250 KKM and 50 WINGFLEX mats840 m² KURA S, 160 m² KURA Flex in the milking area
cubicle cover KKM and WINGFLEX,cover for walking area KURA S, cover for milking area KURA Flex
Impressions from practice
cover for the walking area KURA S
Ms v.d. Sijpe, Bant, Netherlandsapprox. 800 m² KURA S
cubicle cover KEW Plus
GAEC COUVET, Tournans, France600 m² KURA S151 KEW Plus mats
Mr. Pellegrini, Seniga, Italyapprox. 1000 m² KURA Form
KURA in the milking section
Detskoselskoe Farm, Pushkin, Russia450 m² KURA SE, 270 m² KURA Form
KURA Form in the milking section
cubicle cover KEW Plus andcover for the walking area KURA P
Plamen Penschev, Elchovo, Bulgaria720 KEW Plus mats 3200 m² KURA P/Flex/S altogether
cover for the walking area KURA P
Brembridge Farm, Devon, Great Britain1800 m² KURA P
Kartop, Skara, Swedenapprox. 2700 m² KURA S and KURA Flex with pediKURA® system, 308 KEW Plus mats, 115 m² SIESTA
cover for the walking area KURA S & KURA Flex with pediKURA® system, cubicle cover KEW Plus & SIESTA in the calving pen
Asen Farm, Ach, Austria
cover for the walking area KURA P with pediKURA® system,cubicle cover KEW Plus, KKM and WINGFLEX
241 m² KURA P and 55 m² pediKURA® , 44 KEW Plus, 9 KKM and 5 WINGFLEX mats
Schön Farm, Waltenhofen, Germany22 LENTA mats, 180 m² KURA P with pediKURA® system
cover for the walking area KURA P with pediKURA® system,feed stalls with LENTA
cubicle cover WINGFLEX and
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09/2012
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