VES-Artex. A Turntide Company products

Healthy Cows Need Fresh Air Right Where They Live. Healthy cows need fresh, cool air. VES designs ventilation systems around the needs of the cow, not the building. Our direct drive fans pull fresh air into the structure, directs the air in waves to cow level, and then removes the dirty, heated air. Fresh air keeps your cows’ body temperatures down, keeps bedding dry, helps prevent diseases from pneumonia to mastitis, and deters pests without chemicals. You’ll get more milk, more consistent reproduction, and lower health costs.

Summer Light All Year, for Less Energy. Milk production drops in the winter when the days get shorter. This is especially true at higher latitudes, where production can plummet by 5% or more. VES Long Day Lighting system maintains summer light all year long with industrial lighting, so your cows don’t suffer the seasonal blues. By strategically placing the lamps with light sensors, they can automatically adjust based on the natural light.

Protecting your calves is easy with the pen-to-pen isolation offered by Artex Calf Zone Pens. More suited for temperate and colder climates, our pens protect calves from drafts and coming into contact with animals in adjoining pens. Whether you are mounting to a structural wall or in stand-alone rows, Artex Calf Pens are fully customizable with a variety of wall length’s, back wall options, and bucket and bottle options.

In warmer climates, you need enhanced ventilation and airflow to keep calves cool. The Artex raised calf zone pen was built for flush systems and feature slatted floors that allow the flush system to clean under pens. Raised Artex Calf Pens have been designed specifically for hot and tropical climates where enhanced ventilation is needed. The raised modular slatted floor allows for manure flush systems and better airflow. With the same commitment to easy cleaning, slatted floors and PVC walls are easily installed and removed for intensive cleaning and disinfecting.

VES Environmental Solutions, LLC robust curtain systems withstand the test of time with our proven drive technology, durable curtain and high quality aluminium extrusion tube designed to keep the curtain rolling straight, even over distances up to 500΄ (contact VES for proper  installation and measurements). This curtain system is the easiest and quickest to install, lowering your upfront cost. The 100% aluminium keder, hanging strip, roll tubes and splice give you great corrosion resistance. Our roll curtain system has great versatility and our standard components can be used in the following configurations:

The Artex CSL self lock system is a fundamental part of the Comfort Zone™ system. Designed with larger herds and more mature animals, it provides cows with the ultimate in cow comfort. Featuring an exceptionally wide top opening and a curved rail that helps to minimize contact with a cow’s head. Our CSL self locks maximize labour and management efficiency by providing an easy way to lock individuals and large groups. This makes physical examinations, vaccinations, inseminations, pregnancy checks, and treatments that much easier and faster.

Our HAF Basket Fan series of OSHA compliant and optional Open Style Guard gives you great performance, energy efficiency and an air pattern that is designed for heat de-stratification. The OSHA compliant guard means the fan can be mounted at any height. The totally enclosed motor can be used in harsh agricultural, horticultural and industrial environments. Optional 9´ cord (C) for no electrician required installation.

Water is one of the most important nutrients to a dairy cow, second only to oxygen. Providing the cleanest, freshest water has always been our main goal. The Standard Aqua Dump Series is available in lengths from 60cm (2`) to 457cm (15`) and are available in stainless steel or hot dip galvanized options.

This new take on our popular Standard Aqua Dump focuses on providing environmentally friendly troughs that require less water, making them more economical to dump and clean. As clean water is a critical component of milk production, the Shallow Aqua Dump has been designed to make cleaning easier and faster than ever before.

Among the strongest stall systems on market, our twin-rail freestall system offers 3 connection points that create a triangle of strength and the best resistance to torque. Easily installed in new projects or existing barns, the BioRail freestall system works with all bedding types.