FeedWatch (on-premise) Release Notes

VAS offers the following feed solutions:

  • The FeedWatch (on-premise) desktop application is a stand-alone, full-featured feed management software solution that works seamlessly and communicates directly with DC305.
  • The FeedWatch platform integration is available on the main menu bar in PULSE and allows you to make minor changes to bunk scoring and adjustments to ingredients, recipes, and dry matter percentages remotely. However, this integration will not allow you to control all aspects of your feeding operation. See the FeedWatch topic to learn more!

This page lists new features, enhancements, and bug fixes in the latest FeedWatch (on-premise) desktop application and FeedWatch Touch Scale Application releases. Expand the sections below to learn more!

FeedWatch (on-premise) Desktop Application - Version 10.15.1

Release Date: March 10, 2025

FeedWatch (on-premise) version 10.15.1 contains various bug fixes:

  • Removed a premix setting that sometimes caused freezing issues: We removed a premix setting that sometimes locked up FeedWatch (on-premise). All other premix settings work correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where drop data was duplicated: We resolved an issue where drops were incorrectly duplicated when using a WiFi connection. The data is now transferred correctly.

FeedWatch Touch Scale Application - Version 10.15.1

Release Date: March 10, 2025

FeedWatch Touch Scale version 10.15.1 contains the following bug fix:

Removed a premix setting that sometimes caused freezing issues: We removed a premix setting that sometimes locked up FeedWatch. All other premix settings work correctly.

FeedWatch in PULSE

Release Date: December 15, 2022

  • Check out the latest improvement to Bunk Scoring in PULSE! You can now use a keyboard to enter values for Pen Counts and Target DM/HD on the Bunk Scoring page.

    Previously, you could only increase or decrease the Pen Counts and Target DM/HD values by clicking the +/- buttons.

FeedWatch (on-premise) Desktop Application - Version 10.14

Release Date: November 7, 2024

FeedWatch (on-premise) version 10.14 contains various improvements and bug fixes:

  • Updated two reports to correctly display data for metric system users: The following reports now show the correct data for metric system users: Ingredient Usage by Pen Type with Cost and Ingredient Usage by Pen Type with Cost by Day. Previously, the reports did not correctly show the costs due to a conversion issue. This issue did not affect imperial system users.
  • FeedWatch (on-premise) (64-bit) is now compatible with the Microbatcher Interface: If you use a Microbatcher Interface, you can now use the latest FeedWatch (on-premise) release to run your microbatcher system.
  • Improved FeedWatch (on-premise) speed: FeedWatch (on-premise) no longer freezes or slows down when you navigate to different tabs.
  • Fixed two reports that weren't showing data correctly: The Graph Drop Times and Graph First Feeding Time reports now show data correctly.

FeedWatch Touch Scale Application - Version 10.11.4

Build Date: March 27, 2023

Release Date: March 27, 2023

In FeedWatch Touch Scale version 10.11.4, we squashed some bugs and improved the logic related between FeedWatch Touch Scale and FeedWatch (on-premise) to improve data integrity. This fix was also implemented in the following FeedWatch Touch Scale releases:

  • 10.10.5
  • 10.6.5
  • 10.2.4
  • 9.12.3
  • 7.6.193

For a detailed list, please contact the VAS Feed Support Team at fwsupport@vas.com.

FeedWatch (on-premise) Desktop Application - Version 10.13.1

Release Date: February 19, 2024

FeedWatch (on-premise) version 10.13.1 contains various improvements and bug fixes:

  • Recipes tab now shows inventory totals: When you build a recipe using the Recipe Wizard, FeedWatch (on-premise) now displays the total amount of dry matter (DM) and as-fed (AF) feed.
  • New warning message for recipe deletion: The system now displays a warning message if you attempt to delete a premix recipe if the premix is used in another recipe.
  • Improved the speed of the task scheduler: We cleaned up the task scheduler so it now works faster than ever!

Several bugs were squashed in this update. For a detailed list, please contact the VAS Feed Support Team at fwsupport@vas.com.

FeedWatch Touch Scale Application - Version 10.11.4

Build Date: March 27, 2023

Release Date: March 27, 2023

In FeedWatch Touch Scale version 10.11.4, we squashed some bugs and improved the logic related between FeedWatch Touch Scale and FeedWatch (on-premise) to improve data integrity. This fix was also implemented in the following FeedWatch Touch Scale releases:

  • 10.10.5
  • 10.6.5
  • 10.2.4
  • 9.12.3
  • 7.6.193

For a detailed list, please contact the VAS Feed Support Team at fwsupport@vas.com.