Articles by Dan Veeneman

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Are more fans the answer?

Air speed, air exchange and overall ventilation benchmarks depend on many factors, including number of cows and type and size of dairy facilities.
February 21, 2023
Dan Veeneman
The increasing size and scale of these dairy farms is pushing the industry to heights that were never though possible just a few decades ago.



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Prepping your barn for winter

Areas of the farm to consider when preparing for winter include buildings, tractors, equipment and animals.
November 3, 2022
Dan Veeneman

The pending arrival of winter can bring with it feelings of joy and happiness as we look forward to the holiday season and the family festivities that surround it.


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Tips and tricks for cleaning fans

May 16, 2018
Dan Veeneman
No one wants to spend more time than they have to cleaning fans in their barn. Yet, we all know that fans need to be cleaned. Here are some tips and tricks to make cleaning your fans and other ventilation equipment go as smoothly as possible.
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Get fans up to speed with spring cleaning

March 30, 2018
Dan Veeneman
We’ve all seen them, and most of us are probably guilty of ignoring them at one point or another. I’m referring to fans so coated in dust and other organic material you wonder how they still spin and, if they are off, you can only imagine the cloud that will be blown into the air when they do eventually start up.
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Are your cows as cool as you think they are?

July 19, 2017
Dan Veeneman
Heat stress and the problems associated with it can be costly to your dairy operation. Not only are there losses in milk production, but studies are also linking heat stress to lower reproduction rates, changes in dry matter and water intake as well as increased rates of lameness.
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5 keys to effectively soaking dairy cows

July 10, 2017
Dan Veeneman
We all know that cows are sensitive to heat stress, with cumulative, negative effects that compromise both cow productivity and farm profitability. It’s important that both humidity and temperature (THI) are taken into consideration when measuring heat stress levels because humidity will affect at what temperature cows become heat stressed.
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Calf barn ventilation 101

June 2, 2017
Dan Veeneman
When we talk about calf barn ventilation, there are as many ventilation options out there as there are calf facilities. Many people promote positive-pressure tube ventilation, while others suggest tunnel or cross ventilation, and some claim that outdoor calf hutches are still the best way to go.
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5 tips and tools for fan maintenance

March 31, 2017
Dan Veeneman
With winter behind us and warmer days coming our way, this is the time of year when you should be checking your fans to ensure they are working at their best. Spending the time now on preventative fan maintenance can, and will, save you a lot of trouble and money down the road.
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