Udderfield, Knowles Feedpad Cover, Stratford

Location: Stratford

BUILDING DETAILS

Size: 82m Long by 25m Depth

Style: Mono Slope

A Smarter Way to Manage Pasture and Production

This large-scale feedpad cover was designed to give the Udderfield team more control over feed efficiency, cow comfort, and pasture recovery through the seasons. By keeping cows off the paddock during wet periods, the system helps protect soil structure and encourages stronger, more consistent pasture regrowth.

With a covered feed area, the team can manage feed inputs with precision while minimising wastage and run-off. The result is better feed utilisation, less stress on stock, and healthier, more productive pastures year-round.

Why Feedpad Covers Make Sense

Feedpad covers are an increasingly popular step for farms looking to improve both animal and pasture performance. They help:

• Reduce pugging and pasture damage during wet months

• Protect feed quality and reduce wastage

• Improve animal comfort and reduce heat stress in summer

• Enhance effluent management and compliance outcomes

• Support better overall grass production through controlled grazing. 

For the Knowles family, this structure represents a balance between practicality and long-term sustainability – built tough to withstand the elements and perform for decades to come.

Location: Stratford, Taranaki
Client: Dairy Farmer
Application: Dairy Farming, Dairy, Farming
Reference: C1997