Impact Testing to Assess the Softness of Freestall Resting Surfaces

Effect of different cow floor mat on the pressure in anterior knees of Holstein dry cows determined using pressure measurement sheet

“…“The Clegg Impact Soil Tester” is an instrument used to evaluate the hardness of cow mats (Fulwider & Palmer, 2004; Robichaud et al, 2020; Zhao et al, 2012). However, this instrument is heavy and costly and cannot be used for versatile evaluations.…”