The Problem-Solving Surface for Cattle, Dairy & Pig Farms
Concrete and rough timber floors still dominate many Australian barns and yards, yet they quietly drain profits through lameness, slips, vet bills, and cleaning time. REGUPOL’s recycled rubber flooring solutions help eliminate those hidden costs while improving animal welfare, productivity, and long-term ROI for livestock operations across Australia.
Why Traditional Floors Fail
Hard, abrasive floors, like bare concrete, grooved asphalt, or aged timber, are common in dairies, feedlots, and pig pens. But they come with major drawbacks.
These surfaces overload joints, create slippery conditions when wet or soiled, conduct cold in winter and become abrasive during periods of extended standing. The result? Increased hoof and claw injuries, higher cull rates, lower fertility, and more time spent on treatment and cleaning than on production.
In fact, recent studies show that in dairy barns, concrete walkways are linked to up to 70% more lameness compared to rubber flooring alternatives. In piggeries, sow and piglet joint injuries, stress, and claw damage spike significantly when raised on concrete pens or poorly cushioned crates.
REGUPOL: Engineering Comfort Into Every Step
REGUPOL flooring is made from up to 95% recycled rubber combined with high-performance polyurethane binders, creating dense, permanently elastic mats, tiles and rolls that offer exceptional animal comfort and safety.
REGUPOL is available in rolls, tiles and pavers suitable for glue-down installations over concrete or asphalt or as mats, tiles and interlocking pavers for loose-laid without adhesive for use on compacted bases like road base or gravel. Every product delivers four essential and immediate advantages:
First, animal welfare improves. REGUPOL’s dense and elastic construction reduces stress on joints by up to 40% compared to hard floors. This makes walking, standing, and lying more comfortable, especially for cattle, sows and heavier livestock. Longer lying times and better comfort for cows translate to enhanced milk production and better fertility outcomes.
Second, REGUPOL products offer high slip resistance, even when wet. Dangerous falls in holding pens, yards or rotary decks are dramatically reduced, preventing costly injuries and disruptions to herd flow.
Third, REGUPOL rubber flooring speeds up daily clean-outs. Its smooth surface reduces moisture and bacteria, making it easy to hose down, disinfect, and maintain good biosecurity. Compared to grooved concrete or textured wet-pour mats, REGUPOL resists ammonia build-up and keeps pens fresher and cleaner.
Fourth, the REGUPOL surface reduces hoof noise, which results in calmer movement in yards, vet areas and handling systems. That means less stress-related behaviour and quieter, healthier livestock.
Benefits in Dairy and Cattle Operations
In dairy systems, migrating cows from abrasive concrete alleys onto REGUPOL rubber-matted lanes yields measurable benefits almost immediately. Farms using REGUPOL rubber flooring can notice reductions in lameness incidents, improved fertility rates, and increased milk yields due to cows lying down longer and rising more comfortably.
In milking parlors and rotary platforms, REGUPOL’s traction and washability help keep walkways clean, reduce slipping and promote smooth, uninterrupted cow flow.
For beef cattle producers and feedlots, REGUPOL provides an ideal solution for high-traffic areas like feed pads, water troughs, raceways, and crowding yards. It helps improve footing, reduce injury, and speed up cleaning after cattle rotation.
For Pig Farms: Better Outcomes, Every Cycle
On pig farms, REGUPOL matting in sow pens and farrowing areas helps gently cradle joints, especially in heavier breeder sows. REGUPOL rubber reduces pressure sores, joint swelling and claw injuries, while piglets also benefit from warmer flooring, faster growth, and fewer abrasions.
In nurseries and finishing pens, REGUPOL helps support better hygiene, disinfection protocols, and longer flooring life even with repeated pressure washing and foot traffic. A smoother, cleaner surface also reduces the microbial load and supports protocols for ASF or Salmonella risk management.
Installation Options: Glue-Down vs Loose-Lay
REGUPOL flooring can be installed in different formats depending on your facility and needs:
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Glue-down: Ideal for cured concrete or asphalt areas. Using REGUPOL adhesives and sealers, this method delivers a watertight, seamless surface with no mat creep—perfect for dairies, rotary milking platforms, vet clinics and washbays. It’s long-term, durable, and stays firmly in place even with heavy daily use.
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Loose-lay tiles or mats: Best for feedlots, loafing areas, or compacted road base zones where speed and flexibility are priorities. The weight or interlocking design of REGUPOL flooring keeps mats and tiles stable without adhesives. These installations are removable, DIY-friendly, and easy to replace if needed.
Both methods are proven in high-pressure hose-down environments and are backed by REGUPOL’s long-standing global support network.
Long-Term Savings and Sustainability
Unlike cheaper vulcanised mats that crack, curl or harden within 4–5 years, REGUPOL’s engineered rubber products routinely last 10–20 years—even under Australia’s toughest farming conditions.
They’re eco-friendly by design, manufactured using recycled rubber and bound with non-toxic polyurethane. Choosing REGUPOL not only slashes your replacement cycle but drastically reduces landfill waste and lowers your operation's carbon footprint.
Real Problems, Real Solutions
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Frequent lameness and hoof abscesses? REGUPOL’s cushioned flooring reduces hoof trauma and stress, meaning fewer injuries and vet costs.
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Slippery wash-down pens? High-grip surfaces help keep animals and people safe, even when wet.
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Slow throughput in laneways? Livestock walk more confidently on REGUPOL rubber flooring, minimising hesitation, slips and stress.
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Constant cleaning headaches? REGUPOL’s smooth surfaces make cleaning easier, reduce odours, and improve hygiene.
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Flooring issues in temperature extremes? REGUPOL is UV-stabilised, weatherproof and permanently elastic in Australia’s toughest weather conditions.
Invest Once and See the Benefits Daily
Whether you’re managing a boutique dairy, a large beef operation, an intensive piggery, or an export facility, REGUPOL’s livestock rubber flooring is a solution that performs across the board in durability, hygiene, animal welfare, and ROI.
Used across Australia and trusted by leading facilities, REGUPOL makes choosing smarter livestock flooring easy.
Want to talk to our expert team, request a quote, or get a sample?
Call 02 4624 0050 or email industrysales@regupol.com.au.
