Livestock Trailer Flooring Guide

Your livestock trailer flooring may need replacement if you notice any of the following warning signs:

• Soft or rotting wood beneath rubber mats
• Rust or corrosion forming on metal trailer floors
• Slippery surfaces that reduce traction for livestock
• Water trapped under rubber mats
• Floors that flex or feel weak under animal weight

Replacing worn or damaged trailer flooring improves livestock safety and helps prevent costly structural damage to your trailer.

With proper installation, livestock trailer flooring systems such as WERM Flooring & Hoof Grip flooring can last many years.

Factors that affect lifespan include:

• Trailer usage
• Exposure to moisture
• Animal weight and traffic
• Proper cleaning and maintenance

Rubber granule flooring systems help extend the life of a trailer by protecting the original floor from wear, moisture, and corrosion.

WERM trailer flooring is a durable rubber granule flooring system designed for livestock trailers. It provides excellent traction for cattle, horses, sheep, and goats while protecting the structural floor of the trailer.

Unlike traditional rubber mats, WERM flooring is bonded directly to the trailer floor, preventing moisture from becoming trapped underneath. This helps prevent rot, corrosion, and long-term structural damage.

Many livestock owners prefer WERM flooring because it creates a safer, non-slip surface for animals during transport.

Hoof Grip trailer flooring is a rubber granule flooring system designed to provide superior traction for livestock during transport. The textured surface helps prevent slipping for cattle, horses, sheep, and goats while protecting the structural floor of the trailer.

Hoof Grip flooring is commonly used in livestock trailers because it creates a durable, non-slip surface that improves animal safety while loading, unloading, and traveling.

Like other rubber granule flooring systems, Hoof Grip flooring also helps protect trailer floors from moisture, corrosion, and long-term wear.

WERM and Hoof Grip rubber granule flooring systems can be installed on several types of livestock trailer floors, depending on the condition of the trailer structure.

These flooring systems are commonly installed on:

• Wood trailer floors
• Steel or metal trailer floors
• Aluminum trailer floors

Before installation, the existing trailer floor must be structurally sound. Damaged or rotting wood floors may need to be repaired or replaced before new rubber flooring is installed.

Rubber granule flooring systems are designed to bond securely to the trailer floor, creating a durable non-slip surface that improves traction for livestock while protecting the structural floor underneath.

Paw Proof Strips are protective panels installed along the lower walls of livestock trailers to prevent animals from damaging the trailer structure with their hooves or paws.

These durable strips help protect trailer walls from kicking, pawing, and general wear caused by livestock during transport. Paw Proof Strips are commonly installed alongside rubber granule flooring systems such as WERM or Hoof Grip flooring to create a complete trailer protection system.

By reinforcing the lower portion of the trailer walls, Paw Proof Strips help extend the life of the trailer while improving safety for both animals and owners.

Livestock trailer flooring systems require regular cleaning and inspection to maintain traction and durability. Removing manure, bedding, and moisture buildup helps protect both the flooring surface and the trailer structure underneath.

Routine maintenance helps ensure the flooring system continues to provide safe traction for livestock during transport.