Add/amend basic animal details

The add or amend basic animal details grid is the most convenient way to enter large numbers of animals when establishing the data file for the first time. It is also a convenient way to review the essential identity details (such as ensuring official eartag numbers are in the correct format) for a large number of animals at one time. The identity details can also be edited in the Identity details page of the Individual Animal Record.

Editing existing animal details: Most of the data of existing animals can be edited directly in the grid. This includes all the columns referring to the identity of the animal, breed and colour. Note that the values you change are saved as soon as you leave that animal's record.

Items that are not editable include birth date, type of animal, latest calving date and present parity. These are all fundamental to the structure of the animal's record and should be changed only in the Individual Animal Record.

Entering new animal records:
Details of new animals can be entered in to the empty row at the very bottom of the grid. Clicking moves directly to the empty row. Details can be entered item by item or via a scanner which reads the details off the animal's passport.

In breeding females be sure to enter the latest calving date (unless the animal is a heifer) and give the number of the latest parity (lactation) or a best guess. This should be the parity in the animal's life, NOT the parity while under your management.

Note:  
  • An new animal record is saved as soon as you leave the row in the grid. If you have made a mistake with the classification of the type of animal, birth date or latest calving details, correct them via the Individual Animal Record.