Intershape

Intershape High quality equipment to keep animals comfortable and productive. We are a family business with over 25 years experience selling to farms and rural businesses.

We source high quality, innovative products from all over the world and supply them direct to farm across the UK. We offer you a friendly personal service, advice and full technical support on all our products.

Happy Easter from everyone at Intershape! 🐰 Wishing you an egg-cellent holiday filled with happiness and sunshine 🐣☀️
03/04/2026

Happy Easter from everyone at Intershape! 🐰 Wishing you an egg-cellent holiday filled with happiness and sunshine 🐣☀️

Spring grass is coming—but is your herd’s rumen ready? 🌱🐄Spring turnout is the most cost-effective move a dairy farm can...
01/04/2026

Spring grass is coming—but is your herd’s rumen ready? 🌱🐄

Spring turnout is the most cost-effective move a dairy farm can make, but it’s also a high-risk transition. Moving from winter silage to lush spring grass (which can hit 18–25% crude protein) is a massive dietary shift.

If you move too fast, you risk SARA (Subacute Ruminal Acidosis), a drop in milk yield, and grass tetany.

The "Turnout Transition" Blueprint for 2026:

🕒 The 2-Hour Rule: Start with just 2–3 hours of grazing per day, building up over 10–14 days.
🌾 Buffer Feeding: Keep the silage available! Spring grass lacks the structural fibre of winter rations; buffer feeding stabilizes the rumen.
🦶 Mobility is Money: A single case of lameness can cost £180–£300. With cows walking miles more than they did in the shed, your flooring and cubicle comfort now dictate their performance later.
💧 Hydration Stations: A lactating cow can drink up to 100 litres a day. Check your trough refill rates before the herd hits the paddock.

The Secret Weapon: Indoor Comfort.
Even after turnout, cows often come back inside during wet spells or overnight. High-quality rubber flooring and cubicle mattresses ensure that when they are inside, they are resting, not stressing their hooves on bare concrete.

A well-rested cow on a comfortable mattress today is a high-performing cow on spring grass tomorrow.

Check out our full guide on managing the silage-to-grass shift: https://www.intershape.com/whats-best-for-spring-calving-herds-focusing-on-rubber-flooring-and-improved-cubicle-design/

30/03/2026

Looking for safer, more comfortable flooring for your horses? Intershape rubber mats are 18mm thick, heavy-duty, and non-slip, providing joint support, reducing slips, and keeping stables warm and dry.

Built to last for years, they’re also ideal for walkways, wash-down areas, exercise spaces, and gyms.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to advise.

26/03/2026

Sit back, relax, and let us do the hard work 💪 Contact us to get your fitting sorted!

The secret to a successful spring turnout? It starts inside the shed. 🐄🌱As we approach the grazing season, the focus usu...
24/03/2026

The secret to a successful spring turnout? It starts inside the shed. 🐄🌱

As we approach the grazing season, the focus usually shifts to grass covers and fences. But the "grazing readiness" of your herd actually depends on how they’ve been resting during the winter.

Did you know a dairy cow naturally needs 12–14 hours of lying time per day?

Research suggests that for every hour of lost rest, you could be losing up to 1 litre of milk yield per cow. If your cows are "perching" or standing in cubicles instead of lying down, they aren't just tired—they’re at higher risk for lameness before they even hit the pasture.

Why Cow Comfort = Grazing Success:
✅ Hoof Health: Hard surfaces and poor cubicle comfort increase standing time, putting massive strain on hooves.
✅ Energy Reserves: A well-rested cow has better mobility to walk the distances required for grazing.
✅ The Transition: UK spring weather is unpredictable. When cows come back inside during wet spells, they need a high-comfort surface to recover.

Whether it’s latex foam mattresses or high-grip mats, providing a forgiving surface isn't just a "luxury"—it’s a direct investment in your mobility scores and your bulk tank.

Is your housing helping or hurting your turnout?

Read our full guide on prepping your cows for the physical demands of spring: https://www.intershape.com/cow-comfort-before-spring-turnout/

Tyres or bunker mats? 🤔Ditch the metal, reduce the mess, and get a better seal every time.
23/03/2026

Tyres or bunker mats? 🤔
Ditch the metal, reduce the mess, and get a better seal every time.

12/03/2026

Are your cows fighting for space?
Not with Cow-Welfare's Flex Feed 💚

By improving access to feed along the barrier, cows are able to reach more comfortably, helping to reduce pushing and competition during feeding time and creating a calmer environment for the herd.

10/03/2026

Fun fact 👉 Dairy cows can spend 12–14 hours a day lying down 🐄

That’s why comfortable cubicles matter! The Softmountain Mattress features a durable reinforced rubber top cover with a lightly textured surface to help keep cows comfortable, secure and clean.

05/03/2026

🐄 Calf season is here – is your farm ready?

We’ve got discounts on selected calf care products and disinfectants to help you through this busy time. Make sure you’ve got everything you need for healthy, happy calves!

Visit our website to see what’s on offer! 👉 https://www.intershape.com/grab-a-deal/

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Michaelmas House, Royal Oak Way
Daventry
NN118PQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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01327 300 395

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