Recording fertility events
Fertility events can be entered in to animal records via the Parity
data and events page or the Event pad.
Typical fertility events are given below. The codes in brackets are the codes
given in InterHerd templates:
- Calving - (CALV) indicating the start of a parity (lactation).
- Heat - (HEAT) If the animal shows heat but is not served, a heat
event is recorded.
- Service - (SERV) Animals served either naturally or by artificial
insemination. Details of the bull used is also recorded. In the event of
artificial insemination, the inseminator can also be detailed. If stocks of
semen are included in Supplies, stock levels and
history their use can be recorded (see Recording
Supply use in an animal record)
- Pregnancy diagnosis - (PD) At the pregnancy diagnosis the animal is
either confirmed pregnant or not pregnant. If confirmed positive the
pregnancy diagnosis event will schedule a calving event at the
appropriate date relative to the service/pd. On calving the sequence begins
again. If negative at the PD then a heat deadline event is scheduled for 21
days and the cycle begins again.
Tight fertility control can be assured with the use of action lists (see Herdsman's
list, vet list, Scheduled
breeding events, Fertility and production status)
to warn when animals are due for fertility events. See How
do I ensure tight fertility management in breeding females?