How To Record A Calf or Multiple Calves

Record A Calf From the + Menu

Fill out the calf form by entering all of the relevant information. If there is a data point you are expecting there, try clicking customize in the top right. If that still doesn't work, email hello@digitalbeef.com to get it added.

 

Once you fill out the form, you have a few options.

1. Save and Close will close the form
   
2. Save and New will submit this form and open a new form. Use this if you plan to add more than one calf at a time.
   
3. Save and add twin/triplet will submit the form but open a new one with duplicate data so you don't have to reenter everything for your twins and triplets. 

  

Add A Calf or Multiple Calves from the Bulk Add Menu

From Herd Inventory, Groups or Pastures you can select the dams you wish to add calves to. 

Select the Bulk Actions menu and Record Calves.

From here you'll be prompted to enter the calf data. The top section with drop-downs shows items you can apply to all of the calves. The bottom section shows each individual calf. As you go from left to right in the table you'll be able to enter all of the calf data. 

Add A Calf Using the Cattle WorkCart

Reference the Work your cattle with WorkCarts. Make sure to select the task Add Calves task to add calves.

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