Update Stockbook with the latest ASBVs
Update Stockbook with the latest Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV's)
Take note of current settings
Some users may already have specific Breeding values selected for display, as well as high and low values with assigned colours. These preferences will be lost during the update process to accommodate the new breeding values. Please follow the steps below in order to save these preferences:
Backup Stockbook
Select Setup > Performance > Trait Analysis System
Take note of your preferences - Selected breeding values, high and low values, and high and low colours.
Proceed with updating Stockbook with the latest ASBV's
Select Setup > Performance > Trait Analysis System
Select "Initialise"
You will be prompted with a confirmation. Select 'Yes' twice.
You will be prompted with a confirmation. Click 'Yes'.
This will set all of the new breeding values.
You will then be prompted to tick the checkbox in the 'Use' column for at least 1 ASBV and 1 Index (You may select up to 19 ASBVs)
Specify any description, or high and low value/colour preferences as needed, including any new ones that are now available.
Click '✅ Close' to save your changes.
Done! You will now be able to see the most current ASBVs.
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