Creating Offspring from the Calving Screen

The calving screen is the recommended way to record newborn animals. It automatically pre-fills key fields from the dam’s breeding record.

How to Create Offspring from Calving

  1. Navigate to the Breedings or Calving screen.
  2. Find the dam’s active breeding record.
  3. Click Record Calf.
  4. The offspring form opens with these fields pre-filled:
    • Dam — Set to the breeding cow.
    • Sire — Set to the sire from the breeding record.
    • Owner — Set to the dam’s owner.
    • Birth Date — Pre-filled (can be adjusted).
    • Conception Type — Matches the breeding method (Natural or AI).
  5. Complete the remaining fields:
    • Primary Identification — At least one identifier for the new animal.
    • Animal Type — Calf.
    • Sex — The sex of the newborn.
    • Birth Weight — Defaults to 65 lbs but can be changed.
  6. Click Save.

What Happens After Saving

  • A new animal record is created with full lineage linked.
  • The breeding record is updated to show that a calf was produced.
  • The offspring appears in the dam’s offspring list and the sire’s offspring list.

Tips

  • Record calves promptly. Creating the record at birth ensures the birth date and weight are accurate.
  • Verify the sire. If the dam was exposed to multiple bulls, confirm the correct sire is assigned.
  • Tag the calf first. Assign an ear tag or other identifier before creating the record so you have an ID to enter.