Case Study, Farm Races - Lyle & Robyn Green, Waimate

“I wish we had JakMatDairy when we first built the cow shed, since we put it down, we haven’t had to replace lime rocks for the last 2 years!”

 

Basic Facts:

  • 320 hectare dairy
  • 1100 cows
  • 280 m2 covered by JakMat filled with lime

Main problem areas on the farm:

  • Races leading into and out of the milking shed

Achievements:

  • Integrity of the race remains sound
  • Improved cow flow
  • Race is dry with no potholings
  • Decreased stone carry over from race to shed
  • No maintenance required since JakMat installation

After 8 months usage:





Soft metal is still in place and the integrity of the surface is preserved.





Entry to the milking shed showing a smooth and pothole free transition from race to concrete.

After 2 years usage:

JalMatDairy - Farm race case study, Lyle & Robyn Green Dairy Farm



High integrity of lime surface is given after 2 years

JalMatDairy - Farm race case study, Lyle & Robyn Green Dairy Farm



Race is dry with no potholings, cows like walking on them

 

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