The Dairy Podcast Show - Martin Folkema: Rubber Flooring and Dairy Cow Comfort | Ep. 187

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Martin Folkema, Product Manager at Agri-Comfort in Canada, explains how flooring design influences dairy cow mobility, health, and longevity. Discussion covers lameness prevalence, biological impacts of concrete surfaces, and how rubber flooring can support traction, hoof health, and cow comfort. Practical insights include installation priorities and return on investment considerations for dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:

• Lameness prevalence in dairies
• Concrete impact on hooves
• Rubber flooring benefits
• Cow longevity economics
• Flooring placement strategy

Meet the guest:

Martin Folkema is Product Manager at Agri-Comfort, a division of the Agri-Plastic Group of Companies in Canada. With more than two decades of experience in rubber flooring solutions for livestock facilities, work focuses on improving cow comfort, hoof health, and barn design efficiency. Industry experience includes farm management, sales, and product development supporting dairy production systems.

Listen to Martin Folkema on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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