Tenderfoot :: Swine & Other

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The Multi-purpose Floor
For use in farrowing, nursery and finishing. TenderNova™ provides the same non-slip characteristics of Tenderfoot^® expanded metal, plus the excellent cleanability of woven wire. The .192” diameter wire is equivalent to 5 gauge, ideal for modular systems.

Swine & Other

For Small Animals Up To 100 Lbs.
Tenderfoot^®/NS™ (Nursery) is specifically designed for use in standard nurseries and will accommodate pigs up to 100 lbs. Tenderfoot^®/NS is also used for many other small animal applications, such as zoos, dog kennels, etc.

A Softer, Warmer, Bedding-Type Environment
When installed in the outer edges or creep area of a farrowing crate, Tenderfoot^®/NS™ will greet your newborn piglets with a soft, warm, bedding-type environment. Those painful and costly bruises, abrasions and other discomforting problems are greatly reduced! Tenderfoot^®/NS™ 9 gauge expanded metal has hole openings that measure 7/16” x ¾”.

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The original coated floor
Ideal for use under the sow. Plastisol coating on 9 gauge expanded metal produces a “strong-but-soft” long-lasting floor. Diamond-shaped hole openings measure ½” x 1” to provide good traction for the sow and excellent self-cleaning characteristics.

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Finishing, gestation, general heavy duty
A heavy-duty version of Standard Tenderfoot^® with a foundation of 6 gauge expanded metal. Allows you to provide Tenderfoot’s sanitation and comfort to your herd from start to finish. Hole size of ¾” x 1 ½” provides a substantial opening for waste removal.

Tenderfoot^® Animal Friendly Flooring is custom custom made to size and can be purchased in sheets without supports or we can build the supports & framework for your application.

5 ways Tenderfoot^® floors create a more profitable environment:

1. Excellent Cleanability
The round-edged openings facilitate removal of manure through the floor by hoof action. Cleaning only requires the occasional use of a water hose. Tenderfoot^® will not absorb moisture. A clean, dry floor is a healthier floor with reduced odor. The plastisol coating is resistant to bacteria and fungi. Tenderfoot^® reduces maintenance time, ultimately making you more profitable.

2. Reduced Knee & Leg Abrasions
Tenderfoot’s friendly surface is kind to the sensitive skin of young piglets. No rough or sharp edges to cause injuries and open the door for infection. Research farm tests showed abrasions on 45% of the pigs farrowed on wire mesh, none with Tenderfoot^®.

3. Reduced Incidence of Spraddle Legs and Underline Problems (Teat Necosis)
Small openings prevent entrapment and leg injury, yet provide the traction necessary to reduce spraddle legs and sprains, to avoid crushing by the sow and to properly massage the udder for maximum milk let-down.

4. Insulated Surface Controls Heat Loss
Plastisol coating is a superb insulator and provides superior comfort. Warm living conditions allow pigs to direct food energy to weight gain by reducing the energy needed to maintain body temperature.

5. Strong-But-Soft Coating, Extended Life
In many installations Tenderfoot^® has lasted substantially longer than other flooring systems. Many have found it to be the best system for their livestock and the least expensive when its extended life is considered.

Animal Friendly Flooring

10-Year Limited Warranty.