Information Guide DCC Waterbeds*Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds Custom Fit. Every Cow. Every Time. DCC Waterbeds provide consistent bedding for your cows day in and day out. Reduce labor and top bedding while providing a comfortable, consistent stall surface. Since 2003, DCC Waterbeds have provided long-lasting, low-maintenance comfort for cows around the world.

Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds Consistent control of the water in the two chambers protects the | pressure points. SINGLE-CHAMBER WATERBED No control of the water caused the cow to become imbalanced, putting stress on the pressure points. The first single-chamber cow waterbeds were installed in North America in 1999 by Dean Throndsen, president and CEO of Advanced Comfort Technology, Inc. He disrupted the market by introducing a comfortable, longer lasting rival to foam and crushed rubber mattresses. However, Dean immediately recognized the need for an improved design of the single chamber bed. In...

Floats the pressure points HEALTHY HOCKS Surface moves with the cow’s skin to reduce pressure and prevent hock injury. Minimal Bedding LESS LABOR Less bedding material results in lower costs. Less labor to bed stalls. Less manure storage and handling. No grooming or leveling required. Low Somatic Cell Count CLEAN, DRY UDDERS A dry environment, means less bacteria. Clean udders with DCC Waterbeds. 15 to 20-year life expectancy LONG LIFE Water will never pack or harden, combined with our 10-year limited warranty in free-stalls guarantees consistent cow comfort for years to come.

YOUR SUCCESS, OUR SUPPORT Create your COMPLETE SYSTEM A dairy farm is a complex, interconnected system. By having DCC Waterbeds as part of your foundation, your cows will be comfortable and you will have many options for how to manage your manure, schedule your labor, and dairy the way you want to. Because DCC Waterbeds require less maintenance, less top bedding, and provide a clean manure stream, you can count on your labor costs, bedding materials, and manure management to be consistent and straightforward from season to season, year after year. DCC Waterbeds have a 15-to 20-year life expectancy...

isolated chambers ^ Three-part closure Fill tube opening (front) Front cushion DCC Waterbeds ISO has two isolated water chambers and eliminates any water transfer between the front and rear of the bed. This guarantees a consistent cushion for the knees and body every time a cow lays down. The ISO provides cushion for the knees, floatation for the cow’s body, and consistency for every cow, every time she lies down. The fixed volume of water in the front and rear chambers of DCC Waterbeds ISO floats the cow’s pressure points. Rear cushion Marking line indicates middle of vulcanized area between beds....

Consider how low-maintenance comfort will impact your entire dairy system. More choices, more control, more consistency. DCC Waterbeds are easy to manage—in any system. With DCC Waterbeds, dairy producers have choices in their top bedding material and daily cleaning is fast and simple. What’s even better is DCC Waterbeds never pack down and they dry quickly, so if you don’t want to disrupt a resting cow, you don’t need to. She will still be comfortable. This all means less stress for the cow, less work in the barn, less material in the manure stream, and less wear and tear on expensive equipment....

PROVEN PERFORMANCE EXCELLENT COMFORT DCC Waterbeds protect the hocks. Ask any producer with DCC Waterbeds, or look at the research. DCC Waterbeds protect the hocks at a level on par with sand bedding, float the cow’s pressure points, promote strong circulation to the udder and legs, and ensure consistent comfort. % Cows with Hock Scores of 0 or 1 100% Rubber-filled mattresses BETTER MILK Connecting milk production with bedding type can be difficult as herds all produce at different levels based on their age, nutrition, genetics, and many other factors. Moisture like urine or milk runs off DCC...

COLD WEATHER COMFORT We have never had issues with the beds freezing. Bernie Kamphof, Thunder Bay, ON (120 DCC Waterbeds) We had the coldest winter (in 2015), and the cows were all comfortable and clean all winter. We bedded twice a week, and we didn’t have to deal with the logistics of getting any frozen sand in and out of the barn. Mike Verhasselt, Kaukauna, WI (2,661 DCC Waterbeds) MINNESOTA WISCONSIN For the last 18 years we haven’t had much freezing at all. It needs to be really cold for that to happen. Wayne Peters, Lake City, MN (150 waterbeds) WINTER IS NO MATCH FOR DCC WATERBEDS People...

REDUCING HEAT STRESS When warm weather hits, DCC WATERBEDS STAY COOL No one can hide from the heat. Misters, fans and water availability all help reduce heat stress. But have you thought about the temperature of your bedding? We find DCC Waterbeds are 5-10F degrees cooler than sand, manure solids, and other mattresses in hot weather. That is a lot of extra heat your cow is exposed to up to 12 hours a day when she is lying in the stall. DCC WATERBEDS MEASURED IN BARNS WERE 5-10F DEGREES COOLER THAN SAND, MANURE SOLIDS, OR FLAT COW MATTRESSES. Outdoor temperature: 92F Temperature of sand under...

STALL DIVIDER BRISKET LOCATOR CONCRETE PLATFORM (4” RECOMMENDED, 3” MINIMUM THICKNESS) Slope the concrete down front to curb 2% - 3%. REAR CURB HEIGH NOTE: When switching from deep bedding to DCC Waterbeds the neck rail location is critical. Often the neck rail is closer to the curb (D) and the cows may dig out bedding (C) to give them the space they need. With DCC Waterbeds, the measurement will be constant. Work with your sales rep to discuss the appropriate measurements. I BRISKET LOCATOR MATERIALS Using ACT’s available galvanized locator brackets, install a 4-inch, schedule-40 PVC pipe with...

Our stall design recommendations are based on the latest research and observations from experts in cow comfort. Every dairy is different, and these ideal measurements may not be possible at every farm. Please contact your rep for suggestions to fit the beds to your stall size or to make recommended modifications to the stalls. RGET STALL DIMENSIONS (IN INCHES) FOR COWS OF DIFFERENT BODY WEIGHT ESTIMATES TIMATE (in pounds)