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EASYFIX Phoenix is a free stall mattress providing a superior cow comfort. The natural resting position of the cow is cushioned by the soft lying area within the mat.
The free stall mattress has a one inch layer of latex foam. The mattress interlocks on the edges and a sloped profile at the rear toward the alley.
Width: 44 3/8” | 1125mm
Length: 70 7/8” | 1800mm
Height: 1 1/2” | 37mm
10 years
Cows can lie for up to 14 hours per day – a comfortable stall means a longer they will lying time. Cows produce 5 times more milk lying down versus standing.
A latex mattress is comprised of two materials – latex & polyurethane. The latex that provides the memory and cushioning effect. EASYFIX uses a 50/:50 split in their latex and tests conclude that our latex loses 2% elasticity over a 10 year period.
Competitors (if they know) typically will use 80:20 mixture as this is cheaper to produce. Because of this, the memory and cushioning of the latex will deteriorate much sooner.
EASYFIX has designed the top surface of the mattress with a finish that mixes adequate grip with no abrasion –canvas type materials that can cause be abrasive to the hock which has implications for herd health and in particular fertility.
The simple knee test is a good indicator of comfort, free- fall to your knees and measure the impact- remember a cow transfers 70% of her bodyweight when lying down to her two front knees and free falls for 18-24” so impact can be limited with a good cushioning surface.
When cows transfer the weight of their two front knees in a waterbeds/gel mattress will the cushioning is displaced leaving less protection for the knee between the concrete and top of mattress.
Clean up can be done with a hand scraper, brush or mechanically propelled free stall bedder with a cleaning arm.
All free stall mat/mattress systems perform best using a bedding material, such as saw dust, lime etc. This provides liquid absorption and keeps the beds dry. Using material with antibacterial agents or lime will ensure bacteria growth is lowered and therefore keep SCC low, and prevent mastitis.