The present invention concerns a system for collecting the liquids flowing on the ground of an enclosure for rearing animals, for example cattle, said collection system being characterised in that it comprises: (i) a floor covering (1), comprising: - support portions (21) on which the animals are intended to be supported, and - at least two grooves (3) distributed on said floor covering (1), separating said support portions (21) and intended to receive the liquids flowing on said floor covering (1), (ii) means (7) for collecting the liquids flowing in said grooves (3), and (iii) means (8) for pushing the liquids within the grooves (3) of said floor covering (1), so as to generate a flow of said liquids towards said collection means (7). The floor covering (1) is made from at least one material capable of withstanding elastic deformation; and said floor covering (1) is suitable for being mounted on a support surface (<;u>;S<;/u>;).