Setting the SG Management / Genetic Management Group

Setting the SG Management / Genetic Management Group

Setting the Sheep Genetics (SG) Management Group (Sheep) or Genetic Management Group (GMG - Cattle) for animals can be done individually, or in bulk.
The SG Management Group/Genetic Management Group is used to differentiate animals when performance recording using Breedplan or Sheep Genetics. It can also be referred to as their 'Birth Group'.
The SG Management Groups needs to be a number between 1 - 9.

 1. Individually change the SG Management Group (or GMG) of an animal: 

  1. Select the animal and click Edit
  2. Enter/change the SG management group



2. Bulk add/change the SG Management Group (GMG) of a group of animals

Note:

A bulk change cannot be 'Undone'. Please ensure you do a backup before doing any bulk changes.
  1. Select the group of animals
  2. Go to Utility > Bulk Changes > Basic Animal Details

  1.  Select Genetic/SG Management Group then put a number between 1 - 9 in the Management Group box.
  2. Click OK



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