VES-Artex Soaking Calculator

Get local historical weather data including hours of heat stress and a breakdown of heat stress levels based on the latest available academic definitions for dairy cows.

Soaking is a proven heat abatement strategy but selecting the best type for your application can be overwhelming without the right information. If water availability or the cost of hauling manure are significant challenges for your facility, this app will help you determine potential operational cost and savings using VES-Artex's Intelligent Soaker 2.0 system.

Whether you are considering a traditional soaking system or a sensor based system, this app will help you determine your soaking needs.

-Use geolocation to access local historical weather data
-Evaluate heat stress prevalence
-Compare three different soaking system types, including the Intelligent Soaker 2.0 system
-Customize each system to your requirements
-Review cost of operation to aid in ROI calculations

With 50+ years of experience serving the agricultural industry, VES-Artex is your partner for building and sustaining a successful operation.

Join us in our mission to create animal centered environments focused on promoting animal welfare. We truly believe that empowering producers with leading academic and industry knowledge will pay dividends for the whole industry and support producers to continue their legacy.

Disclaimer
This application uses satellite location data to identify your approximate location in order to provide a customized experience. Please be aware that these locations are estimates and may vary due to technical limitations, signal interference, or other factors.
VES-Artex makes no guarantees or warranties as to the absolute accuracy of this information and is not liable for any decisions or outcomes that may result from its use. It is the user's ultimate responsibility to apply the information and calculations provided by the application in a manner that is appropriate for their specific situation.