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Belt Drive vs. Direct Drive Fans: What’s Best for Your Operation?

Belt Drive vs. Direct Drive Fans: What’s Best for Your Operation? November 7, 2023 Dairy facilities have unique environmental and ventilation requirements with their need for adequate air quality while fighting harsh external environments. Proper airflow and cooling are essential for maintaining the welfare and productivity of animals. When selecting the right fan system for your operation, it's crucial to consider specific factors to determine...

Fan installation peaks milk production through summer on SunRidge Dairy

Fan installation peaks milk production through summer on SunRidge Dairy August 15, 2022 The following article was written by Audrey Schmitz for Progressive Dairy. After a neighboring dairy installed fans in their freestall barns, Ryan Kroes was able to see firsthand the better results their neighbors had during the hot summer months. It was then Kroes and his family members decided they wanted to reduce heat stress in the summer and create a more...

ECV Fans: Superior Choice for Dairy Producers

ECV Fans: Superior Choice for Dairy Producers August 21, 2023 Ventilation is important in a barn as heat stress and poor air quality can be detrimental, affecting the cows' well-being and the farm's bottom line. The failure to implement adequate ventilation and cooling systems can lead to decreased dry matter intake, reduced milk production, hindered reproduction rates, and stunted growth in calves and heifers. However, VES-Artex offers a game-ch...

Dairy Barn Ventilation for Dummies

Dairy Barn Ventilation for Dummies October 26, 2023 Remember the "For Dummies" book series? They presented guides on various topics from a hard-to-understand to an easy-to-read format. We're simplifying dairy barn ventilation, but you don't need to be a dummy to get it. Let's break down the crucial elements. Why Ventilation Matters Proper dairy barn ventilation strategies are VES-Artex’s bread and butter. A ventilation system in a dairy barn is...

Top 3 Tips for End-of-Season Dairy Barn Maintenance 

Top 3 Tips for End-of-Season Dairy Barn Maintenance  September 26, 2023 Summer is officially over; with that, we can expect cooler weather and less usage of your ventilation and cooling strategies in the barn. This means it’s time to perform the end-of-summer dairy barn maintenance in your barn to ensure your facilities are in good condition and prepared for the cooler months ahead. We met with Josh Jennings, Sr. Field Service Project Manager ...

Top Tips for Installing Fans

Top Tips for Installing Fans December 19, 2022 Below is an article from the December 2022 print issue of Dairy Farmer, a UK-based dairy publication published by Farmers Guardian. In an era of soaring electricity costs, it seems counter-intuitive to fit energy hungry ventilation fans to cool cows but, balanced against the health, production and welfare losses resulting from heat stress, many dairy farms see them as a sound investment. Dairy cows a...

Barn Ventilation | VES-Artex | Improved Animal Comfort

Our Solutions Ventilation Fresh, clean air at the cow level is the foundation of every happy, healthy, high-producing herd. Send Me Ventilation Information About Ventilation We make it easier for you to operate your farm using our patented technologies and effective cooling velocity fans. Benefits of Ventilation Dry Bedding Removes Noxious Gases Reduced Mastitis Reduced Pneumonia “The number one thing the VES-Artex fans have done for our facili...

Contact - Ventilation - VES-Artex

Get In Touch With Us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Email * What do you want to learn more about? * Full Ventilation Systems Circulating Fans Inlet Fans Exhaust Fans Curtains Controls Submit Connect with us! Worldwide Headquarters 1313 Lakeland Dr. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 1-888-622-2999 Email marketing@ves-artex.com

Improving Fresh Air Injection Strategies in Modern Dairies

Improving Fresh Air Injection Strategies in Modern Dairies September 12, 2021 The challenge of introducing fresh air into cow living spaces is critical to cooling effectiveness throughout the year. Thanks to new in-barn environmental technology, advances in ventilation strategy, dairies of all sizes around the world are taking a much more active approach to cow cooling. Enter the fresh air injection ventilation strategy. In nearly all climates an...

The Value of Being Cool

The Value of Being Cool March 15, 2022 Summer is just around the corner. That means rising temperatures, increased THI potential and more opportunity for the risk of heat stress to creep into your dairy’s operation. VES-Artex recently welcomed Dr. Mike Brouk of Kansas State University to speak about the value of having a cool, comfortable herd come summertime. Cow cooling is crucial With 30 years under his belt in the dairy industry and academi...

Upgrade Herd Performance with Minimal Heat Abatement

Upgrade Herd Performance with Minimal Heat Abatement November 28, 2023 Heat abatement is a necessary part of dairy farming, as it plays a pivotal role in maintaining your herd's health, well-being, and productivity. Dr. Mario Mondaca, from VES-Artex, emphasizes the significance of implementing heat abatement methods to enhance your herd’s overall performance as he says, “Even minimal heat abatement is incredibly impactful!” By implementing ...

Looking to Tackle Dairy Barn Ventilation in The New Year?

Looking to Tackle Dairy Barn Ventilation in The New Year? January 1, 2022 As we move into the new year, many take stock of goals, growth areas and opportunities for improvement across their dairy operations. In some cases, that includes making smart investments that leave a small financial footprint but have wide-ranging impacts throughout your dairy. One such upgrade to consider is dairy barn ventilation. Now, it’s important to consider that v...

One of the Most Essential Areas to Keep your Cows Cool

One of the Most Essential Areas to Keep your Cows Cool April 27, 2023 The following article was written by Dr. Mike Wolf for Progressive Dairyman. Strategies for cooling cows in the holding pen, including design considerations, airflow and evaporative cooling. The holding pen is a crucial area to consider when addressing heat stress.  A cow’s core body temperature can rise very quickly in the holding pen without a cooling strategy in place. Th...

Improving Winter Ventilation for Your Barn

Improving Winter Ventilation for Your Barn November 14, 2023 Did you know that the importance of proper ventilation continues once the warmer temperatures of summer end? Adequate winter ventilation is challenging with extreme temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns in some locations. Still, it is a critical aspect of dairy barn management to ensure the health and productivity of the herd. One of the key elements in successfully navigating...

Expert Insights Archive - VES-Artex

Five Dairy Ventilation Tips for Healthy and High-Producing Cows February 14, 2024 Ventilation is often an overlooked aspect of dairy farming, yet it plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and productivity of your herd. A ... Read more Harmony in Motion: The Benefits of Designing an Effective Cow Flow System January 12, 2024 In the intricate world of dairy farming, the efficiency of daily operations plays a pivotal role in the overall succes...

Warranty - VES-Artex

Warranty Last updated September 20, 2022 WARRANTY PERIOD The VES Environmental Solutions, Inc. (“VES-Artex”) products listed below (the “Products”) are warranted to the purchaser (the “Purchaser”) against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for the applicable warranty period specified below, beginning from the shipped date. Items denoted by an * are instead subject to the third-party manufacturer’s standard warranty...

Maintaining Your Ventilation System with Dennis Spurlock

Maintaining Your Ventilation System with Dennis Spurlock Proper maintenance is crucial to keeping any equipment running at full capacity. Field and milking equipment is routinely maintained, and your fans should not be any different. When you are purchasing any piece of equipment, it is an investment that needs to be properly taken care of. Dennis Spurlock of Western Cow Comfort joins us and is a true maintenance guru and keeps many ventilation s...

The Best Option for Your Barn: Traditional PVC vs. Roller Shutter

The Best Option for Your Barn: Traditional PVC vs. Roller Shutter October 11, 2023 Choosing the right shutter type, whether a traditional or a roller shutter, for your facility depends on the specific barn and operational needs. A dairy barn is more than just a structure; it's a vital component of agricultural operations, housing livestock, equipment, and valuable resources. Trent Fransway, Applications Engineer at VES-Artex, says, “Fan shutter...

New Year, New Cow Comfort Resolutions

New Year, New Cow Comfort Resolutions December 29, 2023 The holiday season has passed, which means New Year’s resolutions are here. While thinking about your herd’s milk production for the past year, what efforts can be made to maintain or increase productivity? Have you thought about what to improve in your barn this upcoming year? What are the best ways to improve your facility’s bottom line? While increasing your herd’s comfort is a no...

Don’t Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season

Don’t Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season In many parts of the world, the warmer months have came to an end. And with the end of summer weather, means the end of running your barn ventilation, right? WRONG! Off season ventilation for your herd is just as crucial as the warmer months in terms of cow health and productivity. Dr. Mike Wolf, Consulting Veterinarian for VES-Artex, will walk us through the challenges that come with ventilation...

Don’t Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season with Dr. Mike Wolf

Don’t Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season with Dr. Mike Wolf In many parts of the world, the warmer months are long gone. And with the end of summer weather, means the end of running your barn ventilation, right? WRONG! Off season ventilation for your herd is just as crucial as the warmer months in terms of cow health and productivity. Dr. Mike Wolf, consulting veterinarian for VES-Artex, walks us through the challenges that come with ve...

Build a Better Barn to Build a Better Cow

Build a Better Barn to Build a Better Cow March 29, 2023 The following article was written by Karen Bohnert of Dairy Herd Management and highlights VES-Artex's mission of creating an animal-centered environment. Most dairy producers will tell you their No. 1 goal is simple: strive for cow comfort. The saying take care of your cows and they will take care of you is shared by many producers. That motto continues as dairies look to build a new barn ...

Expert Insights Archive - Page 2 of 5 - VES-Artex

Five Dairy Ventilation Tips for Healthy and High-Producing Cows February 14, 2024 Ventilation is often an overlooked aspect of dairy farming, yet it plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and productivity of your herd. A ... Read more Top 3 Tips for End-of-Season Dairy Barn Maintenance  September 26, 2023 What do you do for end of season dairy barn maintenance? We recommend these tips for maintaining performance for your fans, curtains and...

News & Events - VES-Artex

News & Events Revolutionizing Cow Cooling: VES-Artex Unveils Intelligent Soaker 2.0 March 5, 2024 VES-Artex introduces the Intelligent Soaker 2.0, a new-and-improved soaking system designed to alleviate heat stress while significantly reducin ... Read more Increase Early Lactation Milk Production with Short-Day Lighting During the Dry Period August 23, 2023 The following article was written by Dr. Mike Wolf for Progressive Dairy. Utilizing short-...

Do You have a Cow Friendly Barn?

Do You have a Cow Friendly Barn? October 31, 2022 How much does cow comfort impact a dairy’s bottom line? There is a dramatic correlation between a happy herd and cows who are thinking the grass may be greener somewhere else. Simply put, greater productivity and milk yield can be achieved through greater cow comfort. There is a strong relationship between daily milk yield per cow and time spent resting, and a cow friendly barn may be the answer...

Five Dairy Ventilation Tips for Healthy and High-Producing Cows

Five Dairy Ventilation Tips for Healthy and High-Producing Cows February 14, 2024 Ventilation is often an overlooked aspect of dairy farming, yet it plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and productivity of your herd. As a dairy farmer, it's essential to understand the significance of proper air movement within the barn environment. Let’s explore five practical tips to help you implement an effective ventilation strategy and enhance the ...

About Us - VES-Artex

About Us VES-Artex is your partner for building and sustaining a successful operation. With 50+ years of experience serving the agricultural industry, VES-Artex is the premier global technology solutions provider for environmental systems in agricultural facilities around the world. We are based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the home of our Global Headquarters and Innovation Center. With the power of the largest ventilation fan testing chamber in...

VES-Artex Unpacked: Minimizing Heat Stress

VES-Artex Unpacked: Minimizing Heat Stress June 23, 2022 As a dairy producer, there are few feelings worse than heading into peak heat stress months with known cow comfort issues that you don’t have a straightforward answer for. You’re likely wrapping-up spring projects, whether that be facilities updates or other changes, and time is stretched – both for you and your on-dairy team. But minimizing heat stress is critical! So finding a solut...

Using Technology to Create an Animal-Centered Environment

Using Technology to Create an Animal-Centered Environment June 27, 2023 The following article was written by Sue Hart for Progressive Dairyman. Using technology allows you to automate, monitor and manage your barn environment from the palm of your hand. It minimizes human error and allows for focus on other tasks around the dairy instead of trying to control the barn. Once you have the strategy fine-tuned, technology tools help maintain a consist...

Cooling - VES-Artex

Our Solutions Cooling Introducing water in the form of high pressure fogging, feed lane soaking, or holding area soaking is the most effective way to cool cows when combined with supplemental airflow from fans. About Cooling Effective cooling reduces heat stress. Experts estimate heat stress causes $5 – $6 billion USD yearly in lost milk production and decreased animal performance in the U.S. alone. Benefits of Cooling Reduces Heat Stress Incre...

VES-Artex Unpacked: Water on Dairies

VES-Artex Unpacked: Water on Dairies August 8, 2022 When thinking about achieving cow comfort, our focus at VES-Artex revolves around the engineering, design and layout of fans, lighting, soaking technology and high-pressure fogging within a barn. Those elements comprise the core of what we do, but it’s not everything. Water on dairies is crucial. Consider this: 88 percent of milk consists of water, so ensuring plenty of fresh drinking water is...

Expert Insights Archive - Page 4 of 5 - VES-Artex

Five Dairy Ventilation Tips for Healthy and High-Producing Cows February 14, 2024 Ventilation is often an overlooked aspect of dairy farming, yet it plays a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and productivity of your herd. A ... Read more An Environment for Healthy Cows with Proper Hoof Health September 15, 2022 How do we make the cow fit the environment, or the environment to fit the cow, to make her last longer and for you to achieve both a m...

VES-Artex | Powering Intelligent Barn Systems

Welcome to VES-Artex Powering Intelligent Barn Systems We innovate and implement intelligent barn systems to optimize animal well-being and drive operational efficiency for farms around the world. Learn More Our Solutions Designed for people. Designed for animals. Designed for you. Explore our solutions for working, well-being, and efficiency. DairyBOS® Our fully integrated and automated barn operating system optimizes animal well-being and driv...

The Value of Ventilation in Your Dairy Barn

The Value of Ventilation in Your Dairy Barn June 15, 2023 Proper dairy barn ventilation is not a luxury; it is a critical investment that can significantly impact farm profitability. By understanding the impact of ventilation on your farm, producers can make informed decisions to maximize their profits. Huw Jones, a Ventilation Specialist with Royal de Boer, poses an essential question: "How often do we want these fans to run, and how aggressive ...

VES-Artex Unpacked: THI in Dairy Cows

VES-Artex Unpacked: THI in Dairy Cows April 26, 2022 The dairy industry is rife with acronyms, slang and shorthand, and in our world of ventilation and bovine environmental products, one of those that reigns supreme is THI in dairy cows, or Temperature Humidity Index. This is the first in a series of VES-Artex Unpacked Articles that will help you digest common dairy industry elements in a way that makes them first understandable, but more importa...

Increase Cow Comfort with Often Overlooked Methods

Increase Cow Comfort with Often Overlooked Methods February 14, 2023 Proper cow cooling and comfort are essential for increasing milk production in your herd as they can eliminate costly heat stress and poor air quality. VES-Artex's Key Account Manager, Joel Hornby, suggests that negating poor air quality and heat stress is preventative so long as dairy producers purposefully orient their barns. Dairy producers must discuss how to improve air qua...