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What Is The Best Budget Cow Mat?

By Lisa Hobbie Created: August, 2020 - Modified: July, 2024

If you are looking for good stall flooring to keep dairy cows safe and comfortable when they are standing in place for extended periods of time, a cow mat from Greatmats would be an excellent choice. These mats provide safety, warmth, comfort, protection, and aid in hygiene maintenance. They are also very eco-friendly. 

Rubber mats are able to help control moisture, and they reduce the likelihood of animals being overly chilled. They improve hygiene, because they are easy to clean and disinfect compared to dirt or concrete. Some are even anti-bacterial. And the recycled rubber products that mats are made from helps cut down on tire waste in landfills. In addition, animals are able to experience more comfort when lying down on mats, and the likelihood of them slipping and getting injured is greatly minimized. 

Best Budget Cow Mats

1. 4x6 Rubber Mat - Straight Edge


4x6 Rubber Mats for Cows and Horses
If you know you are going to need numerous mats to cover multiple areas or other large spaces, this Cobblestone Straight Edge Rubber Mat provides excellent value. The cow mat product features a trued straight edge for a perfect fit. It is made in the USA from 100 percent recycled rubber, and it is totally non-absorbent. These mats provide comfort and protection with 23.17 square feet of coverage per mat. The rubber barn flooring provides excellent traction. It will lower bedding costs, and the non-porous mats guarantee a waterproof barrier - even where there are freeze-and-thaw conditions.

2. Interlocking Rubber Mats for Livestock


interlocking 4x6 Vulcanized Rubber Mats for Livestock
These interlocking horse stall mats perform really well as a cow mat option. These mats feature interlocking edges so they don't shift and move around. These are available in common box stall sizes which are an excellent choice for show cattle box stalls. They are also available in custom-made sizes which are perfect for odd-sized areas or barn aisles.

They are antibacterial and antifungal, as well as completely non-absorbent. The rubber surface provides comfort and protection and is slip resistant. This cow mat option will not curl or buckle under pressure, and the cushioning benefits protect animals’ leg joints and overall health.

3. Perforated Rubber Mats


rubber mats with holes for cattle
This perforated rubber mat is a durable, 1/2-inch thick rubber option that does an excellent job of providing drainage and traction in wet areas such as milking parlors and wash racks. This product has anti-fatigue benefits.

The interlocking edges make for easy installation with a convenient 3x3 foot size. These can be used for indoor or outdoor areas where traction is needed.

Greatmats - For Cow Mats & More

Greatmats offers a variety of products that work well when looking for a cow or equine mat or other livestock barn flooring. Where concrete and wood may look and perform well in certain settings, they certainly don’t provide the traction or cushioning that mats are able to. Whether looking for an on sale product or one for a specific need or project, the friendly customer service team will help you find the mat or flooring that is perfect for you.