Importing Animals from CSV

If you have a large number of animals to add, you can bulk import them from a CSV (comma-separated values) file instead of entering each one manually.

How to Import Animals

  1. Navigate to the animal list or group view.
  2. Click Import or Bulk Import.
  3. Select your CSV file from your computer.
  4. Map the columns in your CSV to the corresponding fields in Cattle360.
  5. Review the import preview to verify the data looks correct.
  6. Click Import to create the animal records.

CSV Format

Your CSV file should include a header row with column names. Common columns include:

  • Ear Tag or EID — At least one identifier.
  • Animal Type — The type of animal.
  • Sex — The sex of the animal.
  • Color — Coat color.
  • Birth Date — Date of birth.
  • Birth Weight — Weight at birth.

Tips

  • Clean your data first. Remove blank rows, fix spelling inconsistencies, and ensure dates are in a standard format before importing.
  • Start with a small test. Import a few animals first to verify the column mapping is correct before importing the full file.
  • Save your CSV in UTF-8 format. This prevents issues with special characters in animal names or notes.