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Nice for looking at THI hour across different geographies, and estimating water use with different control strategies
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This app provides local historical weather data to help dairy farmers evaluate heat stress and determine optimal soaking system needs. It allows comparison of different soaking system types and helps calculate operational costs and potential savings.
✓Local historical weather data
✓Heat stress evaluation
✓Soaking system comparison
✓Customizable system settings
✓Cost of operation review
✓ROI calculations
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What's New in VES
1.7.4
April 27, 2026
-Metric system support.
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What is VES-Artex Soaking Calculator used for?
VES-Artex Soaking Calculator helps dairy farmers analyze heat stress on their cows using local weather data. It also assists in comparing different soaking systems and calculating their operational costs and potential return on investment.
How does VES-Artex Soaking Calculator get weather data?
The app uses geolocation to access local historical weather data. This allows for a customized experience based on your specific farm's location.
Can I compare different soaking systems with VES-Artex Soaking Calculator?
Yes, the app allows you to compare three different soaking system types, including VES-Artex's Intelligent Soaker 2.0 system. You can also customize each system to your specific requirements.
Does VES-Artex Soaking Calculator help with cost savings?
The app helps determine potential operational costs and savings, especially if water availability or manure hauling costs are significant challenges. It aids in ROI calculations for different soaking systems.
What academic definitions does VES-Artex Soaking Calculator use?
The app provides a breakdown of heat stress levels based on the latest available academic definitions for dairy cows, ensuring informed decision-making for animal welfare.
Is VES-Artex Soaking Calculator accurate?
The application uses satellite location data, but VES-Artex makes no guarantees or warranties as to the absolute accuracy of this information. It is the user's ultimate responsibility to apply the information and calculations appropriately.
What devices can I use VES-Artex Soaking Calculator on?
VES-Artex Soaking Calculator is available for iPhone and iPad devices.
How often is VES-Artex Soaking Calculator updated?
The latest version, 1.7.4, was last updated on April 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.
