Surefoot4, the new product line developed by Invisible Structures Inc. provides long awaited relief in the struggle between livestock care givers and the ground their four hoofed friends walk upon. Surefoot4 is a flexible, injection molded plastic ring and grid mat system with a filter fabric backing. The design has been successfully used as porous paving/reinforcement for grass and gravel fire lanes and overflow parking since 1982. Its stable, firm surface accommodates loads in excess of 50 tons per animal hoof. The polyester filter backing allows liquid to rapidly filter through to natural drainage layers below while at the same time acts as a weed barrier and prevents mixing of base dirt with bedding or footing material. These features have proven to provide the added benefit of use of 50% to 75% less bedding material when used as stall flooring. Applications include stall flooring, wash stalls, auto walkers, cattle working areas, feed lots, paddocks, feeding or watering areas, turnouts, barn and arena access areas, along with racing facilities, grooming stalls and breeding areas, parking for trailers, cattle chutes, holding pens, crowd alleys, squeeze chutes and more.
Surefoot4 solves many of the problems livestock owners encounter such as:
• Liquid waste and rain causing mud, erosion, and puddles
• Livestock digging holes, loosening soils, and wearing trenches
• Slippery, uneven surfaces
• Irregular, stressful footing
• Surefoot4 reduces barn odour
• Surefoot4 apart from the following benefits, reduces bedding waste by 50-75%:
• Surefoot4 is cheaper and safer than concrete
• Hauling heavy rubber mats for cleaning is a thing of the past
• Surefoot4 is less stressful on the joints of an animal, therefore reducing leg and tendon injuries
• This revolutionary product is permanent and easy to maintain.