Smart Group Criteria Reference
This article lists all available filter criteria for smart groups and explains how each one works.
Available Criteria
| Criterion | Description | Selection Type |
|---|---|---|
| Statuses | Filter by animal status (Active, Sold, Dead, Missing, Reference). | Multi-select |
| Animal Types | Filter by type (Bull, Cow, Calf). | Multi-select |
| Sex | Filter by sex (Bull, Steer, Heifer). | Multi-select |
| Owners | Filter by the animal’s assigned owner. | Multi-select |
| Groups | Filter by membership in other groups. | Multi-select |
| Pastures | Filter by current pasture assignment. | Multi-select |
| Sires | Filter by sire (father). | Multi-select |
| Dams | Filter by dam (mother). | Multi-select |
| Color | Filter by coat color. | Multi-select |
| Birth Date Range | Filter by birth date within a start and end date. | Date range |
| Weaned | Filter for weaned or not-yet-weaned animals. | Yes/No |
| Weaned Date Range | Filter by weaning date within a start and end date. | Date range |
| Purchased | Filter for purchased or raised animals. | Yes/No |
| Purchased Date Range | Filter by purchase date within a start and end date. | Date range |
| Sold | Filter for sold animals. | Yes/No |
| Sale Date Range | Filter by sale date within a start and end date. | Date range |
| Died | Filter for dead animals. | Yes/No |
| Died Date Range | Filter by death date within a start and end date. | Date range |
| Breeding Status | Filter by breeding status (Open, Exposed, Pregnant). | Multi-select |
| Conception Type | Filter by conception method (Natural Selection, AI). | Multi-select |
Combining Criteria
- AND between criteria — If you select Status = Active and Type = Cow, only animals that are both active and a cow are included.
- OR within a criterion — If you select Type = Calf and Type = Cow, animals that are either a calf or a cow are included.
Examples
- All active calves born this year — Status = Active, Type = Calf, Birth Date Range = Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the current year.
- Bred cows and heifers — Status = Active, Type = Cow, Sex = Heifer, Breeding Status = Pregnant.
- Animals in a specific pasture — Pastures = [your pasture name].
- Purchased animals — Purchased = Yes.
Tips
- Don’t over-filter. Start with broad criteria and narrow down as needed. Too many criteria may exclude animals you want to see.
- Review the results. After saving, open the group to verify the membership looks correct.