Data Entry
Cannot perform this action on a closed dataset.
Cannot perform this action on a closed dataset If you receive this message: Step 1. Shutdown Program You will need to shutdown the program (possibly through the use of Task Manager.) Step 2. Reopen Program Reopen and try again If this doesn't work, ...
Hotsync not transferring data to Stockhand
Hotsync not Transferring Data to Stockhand If the Hotsync only puts the demo data onto Stockhand and the Update/Skip prompt never appears please try the following steps: Step 1. Exit Hotsync Close Hotsync by right clicking on the icon and clicking ...
Data level errors
Data Level Errors This error will be caused by trying to restore a backup that is from a newer version into an older version of the software. To solve this upgrade to the most recent version of the program. Step 1. Checking for Updates To Check for ...
NLIS cattle tags
NLIS Cattle Tags NLIS Tags are externally marked with a 16 character NLIS Number For Example: NLIS Tag number: ABCD2345XBG00001 ABCD2345 = PIC (Property ID Code) X = NLIS Code to identify the manufacturer B = NLIS Code to indicate device type (B = ...
Type of labels to use when printing contact addresses
Contact Address Label Size The best type of labels to use when printing the Stockbook contact address labels are: Avery DL 20 labels The sheet needs to have: 2-across, 10-down 20 labels per A4 sheet Article ID 1303
Unallocated Tags not importing
Unallocated Tags not importing When trying to import a tag bucket file, the EID's and NLIS ID's load correctly but nothing happens when clicking on Save to Unallocated Tag List. Make sure that there is information in the Visual Id. field. You have ...
Animals not showing up in live entry
Animals not Appearing in Live Entry Once an animal is made Inactive, it will not show up within Live Entry and the Save button will not appear. Check the Animals and make sure they are Active. To make an Animal Active: Follow the Knowledge Base to ...
NLIS Database and Stockbook
NLIS Database and Stockbook The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia's scheme for livestock identification and traceability, using three key elements: An animal identifier (electronic or visual ear tag), A Property ...
Contacts: Last Contact Date
Contacts: Last Contact Date Used for recording a date when contact was made in Stockbook Step 1. Open Contacts to Edit Open the Contacts Screen Select the Contact that you wish to record the date of contact on from the contact list in Stockbook by: ...
Contacts: History
Contacts: History Adding a note or event relating to a specific Stockbook contact. Editing a Contact: Select the Contact from the Contact List Click on Edit at the bottom of the screen The History information will be at the bottom of the contact ...
Entering Notes/Comments or Flagging
Animals that have been Flagged will flash on the Live Entry screen when found. Notes will be displayed when the animal is found on the Live Entry screen. NOTES (up to 80 characters) are used for future viewing etc. Only use COMMENTS if you want to ...
Saving an Animals Filter Template
In Stockbook, sometimes it is common to want to run a filter to search for a particular mob or group of animals using the same search parameters. It is possible to save a template of this filter in the ‘Filter Templates’. Step 1. Creating an Animal ...
Contacts: Setup and assign categories
Contacts: Setup and Assign Categories Assigning categories to my contacts in Stockbook Step 1. Selecting Contacts Open the contact page in Stockbook by selecting Contacts from the Main Screen menu Step 2. Category Field Click on the ellipsis next to ...
Assigning other costs to animals
A Cost Event allows you to record all costs incurred by any animals. Other costs are for example Transport can be added to an animal. Part I: Performing a Cost Event Step 1. Open the Animals List Click on the Animals toolbar option to open the ...
Recording a dead young animal in Stockbook
On occasions you will need to enter an animal into Stockbook that has died: During pregnancy; In birth; In the paddock before it has been tagged Below are instructions on how to enter this animal into Stockbook: So that the dam has a full progeny ...
Calculating Recipient Id for Wagyu Registered Cattle
Calculating Recipient Society ID for Wagyu Registered Cattle The Recipient Society ID for registration is composed of the Herd Prefix, Grade Code, Year Letter and Tattoo eg. ( AWA)(X)(M)(00001). Grade Codes: F - Fullblood P - Purebred C - Content ...
Print mailing labels from the contacts list
Labels can be printed using the Contact List in Stockbook: 1. Open your Contacts Click on the Contacts button 2. Select Contacts Highlight the contacts you want to print mailing labels for The list can be filtered by Contact Type When you have ...
Changing Gestation Period
Changing Gestation Period To change the average length of Gestation: Step 1. Set Up Livestock Types Click on Setup menu option Select Livestock Types Step 2. Select Animal Type Select the stock type whose gestation period needs changing Click on Edit ...
Error - Missing Herd Letters
When entering new cattle, you might get the following error: This error will occur because you have stated that you are using Stockbook as a Breed Society in the Setup user options. If you are not using Stockbook to run a breed society, this needs to ...
Weights showing on animal screen are incorrect
The weights showing on the main animal screen are different to what is recorded for the animal(s) Go to Utility > Maintenance > Rebuild last weight/micron data. Close and reopen the Animal list for the changes to be displayed. Article ID 213
Setting up Society Details
One of the benefits of Stockbook is that you are able to register seed stock animals with breed societies. This Knowledge Base helps you through the process of setting up Stockbook to ensure that you are able to meet the respective cattle society ...
Submitting data to a Breedplan
Submitting data to a Breedplan Submitting data to Breedplan is an important part of performance recording for your herd. It is therefore critical that the data you submit is correct. You must have your Breed Society details set-up before you are able ...
Do not want to add Alternate ID when Importing Tag Bucket files.
When attempting to import a tag bucket file it is asking to create an Alternate ID, which is not needed at this time: Step 1. Select Setup > User Options menu option Step 2. Select the Options tab In the Match Unallocated Tags By box, select the ...
Change selected Database
Change selected Database Changing to a different database in Stockbook Step 1. Go to File > Other Databases Select the Database you want to change to by clicking on it. Article ID 756
Restoring an Archived Animal in Stockbook
Occasionally you may wish to restore an animal from the archive list back into the current animal list. For example you may wish to write a report that is confined to active animals. The following will take you through the steps to restore archived ...
Export Joinings To Breedplan
Step 1. Select Breedplan Joinings/ Fates Exports Click on the File > Export Options > Breedplan Joinings/Fates Exports menu option. Step 2. Select the Export Data Type Select 'Mating Data' as the Export Data Type Click on the Save button to choose ...
Duplicated EID/VID's
An animal has duplicated both its EID and its Visual ID Step 1. Save a backup of all your data. Step 2. Select Delete Duplicates menu option. Go to Utility > Maintenance > Delete Duplicates. Step 3. Unselect all of the duplicate options. Unselect all ...
Importing EBVs from Breedplan
The EBV file will contain EBVs for every animal ever registered to your Stud, and as such, many of the animals in the file may not be in Stockbook. These will show up as errors at the end of the import and are not a cause for concern. If your Society ...
Adding Treatments to Paddocks
Adding Treatments to Paddocks Step 1. Select Paddock on Toolbar OR Click on Setup > Paddocks Step 2. Click on the paddock that you want to treat Ensure that only one paddock is selected Click on Treatments button Step 3. Click on the Add button Step ...
How to add a feedlot
Adding a feedlot and assigning animals to the feedlot: Step 1. Add a Contact When setting up Stockbook for a feedlot situation, a contact must be added Click on the Contacts toolbar option Step 2. Add a Feedlot Click on the Add button at the bottom ...
Stockbook Won't Open
Stockbook Won't Open Stockbook will not open when double-clicking on the Desktop icon If you have tried to open Stockbook and it did not open, you will need to do the following: Step 1. Select Task Manager On your keyboard hold down the Ctrl, Alt, ...
Adding an ET Calf
Adding an ET Calf Before adding a new ET animal make sure that you have your ET module set up correctly in Stockbook. For instructions on setting this up please follow this link: Creating an ET program. After your ET module is correctly set up the ET ...
Export to Sheep Improvement Ltd (SIL)
How do I export my performance and pedigree data to Sheep Improvement Ltd (SIL) NZ? Step 1. Select the animals from your animal list that you wish to export to SIL Step 2. Go to File > Export Options > Pedigree and Performance Data Step 3. Select SIL ...
Sheep Genetics ID Format
What is the format of a Sheep Genetics Identification Number (SG ID) and where should this be entered on the animal in Stockbook? A Sheep Genetics ID should be added to the SG ID box on an individual animal (as seen below.) The layout for the SG ID ...
How to Audit Stockbook
How to Audit Stockbook There are instances where Stockbook requires a ‘tidy up’ and users need to be able to identify the cattle that are still marked as Active in Stockbook, but are no longer on property. The following steps will walk you through ...
Expected Birth Dates Report
Generating this reports gives the expected date that animals should be born. This report takes the dates from pregnancy tests/joining events you have recorded, they must be entered correctly to use this report. Step 1. Select the animals for which ...
Sale Weight Entry
Step 1. Select the animals First select the animals that have been sold and you wish to enter a sale weight for. Then select Events > Sale/Death/Disposal > OK. Step 2. A date must be entered to continue The other fields are optional. Make sure that ...
Socket Error
Socket Error Receiving a "Socket Error 10060" (numbers may differ) when trying to backup up to or restore from Data Warehouse Steps to correct this error: 1. Ensure you are on the latest version. You can do this by going in Stockbook to Help > About. ...
Cannot view animals
There are no animals appearing on my main screen: Check that you have the correct: A) Livestock Type selected. For information on how to change the selected Livestock Type, click here. B) Society/Herd/Flock selected. For information on how to change ...
Change an animals flock
Step 1. Select the animals Select, by using the filter option or by selecting on the screen, the sheep that you would like to change the for the flock. Step 2. Go to Utility > Change Flock for Animals Step 3. Select from the drop down list which ...
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