Adding Notes

Animal notes let you attach freeform text observations to any animal record. Use notes to record observations, reminders, or information that doesn’t fit into a structured field.

How to Add a Note

  1. Open the animal’s record.
  2. Click Actions > Add Note, or navigate to the Notes tab.
  3. Enter the note text in the Description field.
  4. Click Save.

Viewing Notes

All notes for an animal are displayed on the Notes tab of the animal’s record, sorted with the most recent first. Each note shows:

  • Description — The note text.
  • Date created — When the note was added.

Use Cases

  • Behavioral observations — “Hard to handle in the chute — needs extra help.”
  • Health observations — “Noticed slight limp on left rear leg.”
  • Management reminders — “Check again in 30 days for pregnancy.”
  • Historical context — “Transferred from the Jones herd in March.”

Tips

  • Be specific. Include dates, locations, and details that will be useful when reviewing the note later.
  • Use treatments for health records. If the observation involves a medication or treatment, use the Treatments feature instead so it can be tracked with withdrawal and booster dates.