Changing Gestation Period

Changing Gestation Period

Changing Gestation Period

To change the average length of Gestation:

Step 1.  Set Up Livestock Types  

  1. Click on Setup menu option 
  2. Select Livestock Types 


Step 2.  Select Animal Type

  1. Select  the stock type whose gestation period needs changing
  2. Click on  Edit


Step 3. Change the Gestation Period

  1. Change the number of days in the Gestation Period to the number you require.
  2. Click on OK.


  Step 4. Complete Set Up

 Clicking OK will bring you back to the Stock Types page.
  1. Click on Cancel/Exit   to exit this window.



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