‘step’ before feeding stall, please advice

[Libnal]

Hello.

I have some questions about feeding stall design on my right now building farm. I have so called ‘Steps’ before feed barier. See pictures below. I can not find any info, is it bad for cows, good or neutral? Will cows be comfortable eating on such step? Also sorry, dimensions in in centimeters..

 

[Will Blackburn]

I have a step there to protect the steel work when cleaning out.

 

[Libnal]

What are your dimensions of the step? Do cows feel comfortable eating? For me its the same reason, step is for protecting steel, but im worrying about cows…

 

[vantage]

Like @Will Blackburn , I have a step, it’s about 50mm high and long enough so cows can stand on it easily with front feet, planned so auto scrapers don’t interfere with front legs when feeding.
Been in 3 winters, no issues.

 

[Libnal]

What lenght approximately it is? For me step is going to be around 120mm height, and about 40cm lenght, i wondering if its allright for cows..

 

[Will Blackburn]

150mm x 150mm

 

[Libnal]

150mm x 150mm

Does cows stand on it or besides it?

 

[Will Blackburn]

Does cows stand on it or besides it?

Mostly beside it sometimes on it. We have it in combination with locking yokes.