Program Heat stress Poultry vs BigFarmNet Layer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Program Heat stress Poultry
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The “Heat Stress management in poultry” app has been developed by Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care for poultry farmers to evaluate heat stress impact and economical gain by using the yeast fractions Safmannan®, an efficient solution against heat stress challenge. This user-friendly tool will allow you to assess the level of heat stress in the farm by calculating the temperature humidity index (THI) and the impact of heat stress on physiology and performances of birds. The improvements on production and zootechnical performance of an optimal management with the addition of the yeast fractions Safmannan® in the feed of birds is calculated on each farm size and characteristics for a complete tailor made analysis. Safmannan® is an exclusive premium yeast fraction rich in natural active ingredients such as mannans and betaglucans. Manufactured using a unique approach in our state of the art factories, Safmannan® delivers outstanding consistency and quality, for performance you can rely on every time. Safmannan® helps to support natural defences, reduce pathogen pressure and promote gut health. Optimized for iPhone and iPad
BigFarmNet Layer
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- BigFarmNet users can easily get a complete and quick overview of the production and climate data on their farm and other locations thanks to this app. - The app allows for a free selection of the many different available values (e.g. temperature, humidity, set values or feed conversion). It is possible to retrieve the developing of several key figures, for an adjustable time period and to compare these as a curve or in a table. - The user can employ the app to switch between the houses virtually and to analyse the production data. Coloured fields next to the key figures indicate whether the current value lies within the required range. - Alarms are displayed in a comprehensible and concise overview, which includes all important details. - Other locations can be integrated without having to reconnect. Where network cameras are installed in the house, these can be selected directly with this app. - System requirements on the farm: PC with BFN Manager version 2.2.1 or newer and WebAccess licence; PC must be accessible via internet - For more details, please contact the BD representative in your area or click on www.bigdutchman.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Program Heat stress Poultry at 6.1 against BigFarmNet Layer's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Program Heat stress Poultry ships an update every 2 months, BigFarmNet Layer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Program Heat stress Poultry | BigFarmNet Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFRE | Big Dutchman International GmbH |
In-app purchases
Program Heat stress Poultry
No in-app purchases
BigFarmNet Layer
No in-app purchases
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