Data Entry
Society Selection
The society, flock or herd currently being worked on can be toggled by: Step 1. Go to File > Select Society (or Select Flock ) You can also access the Flock or Society menu by selecting the F7 key on your keyboard. Step 2. Make a selection from the ...
Multi-Add Missing animals from EID Capturing
There are animals in the Fast EID Capture or Transfer from Data Screen that say the EID is missing. These animals have not yet been added into Stockbook, can these be added by using the Multi-Add Missing function? This can be done either through the ...
Capture of EIDs to assign to a user list
Capturing the Animals to the List initially: This can be done two ways. Either by Fast EID Capture or transferring data from a reader. Option 1: FAST EID CAPTURE Stockbook needs to be connected to your reader in the yards. As each animal is scanned ...
Bring misplaced off-screen windows back
This article helps to locate off-screen windows and getting them back on the desktop, if the window needed is invisible. Bring Back Misplaced Off-Screen Windows Back to Your Desktop If you’ve ever hooked up your computer to a secondary monitor and ...
Assigning a new EID to Existing Animal
Before you can assign a new EID to an existing animal, you will need to have your unallocated tags saved in Stockbook. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, click on the link: Importing Tag Bucket Files. Changing the animal's EID will also ...
Restoring a Stockbook database into a new installation of Stockbook
Step 1. Go to File > Other Databases > Select Default Database by double-clicking See the below image: Step 2. Once you are in the Default Database you will be able to restore your backup by going to File > Restore Database See the below image: ...
How do I delete a leased animal
Deleting a Leased Animal There are occasions where we might lease a bull or ram for a specific period After that animal has been used it may be removed from the property and removed from Stockbook. Step 1. Select the Animal Select the animal(s) you ...
Looking for animals in Societies
Looking for animals in Societies Animals 'disappear' in Stockbook when the wrong society is selected. You may have also downgraded from a stud version of Stockbook to commercial version (this hides any stud animals/information), but have restored a ...
Default birth weights (BW) not being added
Step 1. Check default birth weights have been set Check default birth weights have been set by going to Setup > Livestock Types Select the appropriate stock type > Edit Check the Male and Female Birth Wt. have values entered for each. If not please ...
Flock ID
Flocks are setup so that the Sheep Genetics (SG) 16 digit identifier can be calculated correctly. Australian sheep identification system provides a unique sheep identification (ID) for sheep in any breed, across all flocks, anywhere in the world. The ...
How to import a User Report into Stockbook
Step 1. Saving the Report Save the User Report Attachment from the email onto your computer (e.g. Desktop). Step 2. Opening the Report Open User Reports. Step 3. Add/Rename the Report Click Add Rename New Report Ensure new report that has been ...
Animal Pedigree - send via PDF
Displaying an animal's Pedigree Tree and send it via email: Step 1. Select the animals that you wish to look at: From the Current Animals (or Archived Animals) screen, Clicking Select All to select all animals currently displayed (use Deselect All, ...
Convert a Pedigree Only animal to Active
Step 1. Highlight animal(s) on list You'll need to have Include Inactive ticked to see it/them Step 2. Go to Utility > Bulk Changes > Basic Animal Details Step 3. Highlight 'Convert Pedigree Only Animal to Active ' Click OK Article ID 323
Undo Multi Treatments
I have just given a multi-treatment to a group of animals and it was either the wrong group or I want to remove/undo the treatments. Step 1. Highlight all the animals which you wish to undo treatments for Selected animals will be highlighted in Dark ...
"You do not have a member with herd letters" error
Receiving the error message: 'You do not have a member with herd letters "ABC" Step 1. Go to Setup > User Options Step 2. Change: I am a Breed Society to I am a Normal User Article ID 302
Society fates export
You may have received the following message when exporting animal fates: You will likely have received this message if you are trying to use the File > Export Options > Society Fates Export menu option with a society that does not have a fates export ...
Delete an incorrect pedigree-only sire
A sire can be added via the Add/Edit Animal screen (of any animal), in the Birth Details section, by clicking on the + button beside the entry point for Sire. Any animal added this way is for pedigree purposes only , and will be Inactive . Such ...
Add hip height trait and automatically generate frame score
Firstly you will need to make sure that your traits are set up correctly. Step 1. Click on the Setup > User options menu option Step 2. Select the Options tab Make sure the Calculate frame score when hip height entered is ticked Step 3. Click on the ...
Change sire for a group on animals
Sometimes the need arises to change a certain piece of information over an entire group of animals. This would most commonly arise from entering the wrong data on a group animal event. To do this you should use the 'Bulk Changes' feature. This allows ...
Error while backing up to Dropbox and other Cloud storage
Error while backing up to Dropbox and other Cloud storage Due to the way most cloud storage services work (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft Onedrive, etc), you may get errors if you select them as your backup location. To avoid this, pick a ...
Convert Planned Joining to Actual Joining
To convert planned joining to actual joining, follow the steps below: First the animals must have the planned joinings recorded. If you have not done this please use the following link to see how: How do I record joinings? Step 1. Select the animals ...
Transferring dams and calves in same export
If someone is trying to export a group of animals to be transferred to another Stockbook, and is getting an error saying the dam eg.0123 is included in this transfer as well. **The dam number below is just an example** Because Stockbook is a ...
Activate last sighted trait and then add to animals
The Animal Sighted (SEEN) Trait allows the recording of when an animal was Last Seen . The default setting is "Inactive" but can be activated as a handy tool. Once this trait has been activated, there are two ways the animal can be recorded in ...
Semen Inventory
Semen Inventory You can enter details of all semen purchases, keeping track of purchase numbers and prices, and number of straws on hand. Select Utility > Semen Inventory menu option. A list of all known purchases will be displayed From this display ...
Add or remove Animals from a Yard Sheet/User List
Add or remove Animals from a Yard Sheet/User List Add or remove animal/s on a yard sheet/user list Remove an animal from Yard List/User List Select the Yard List/User List you wish to remove an animal/s from Select the animal/s you wish to remove ...
Livestock Type Selection
Click on the down arrow next to the Animal icon(see below), then click on the new livestock type to change OR confirm the current livestock type to stay in the same window. Alternatively, you can press F5 on your keyboard or go to File > Select ...
Organic Animal Procedure
Organic Animal Procedure For Auditing purposes Identify which animals are deemed Organic and Non Organic. Step 1. Go to Setup Select Performance Select Traits Step 2. Add trait See below images: Your traits will now be visible in the trait list See ...
Pregnancy status not changing
After recording a Preg. Test event, the animal's status is not changing. 1. Double check the date of the Preg. Test and make sure it is after the last status date of the animal (see image below). The status of an animal will only change if the new ...
"Key Violation" error
Receiving the "Key Violation" Error Go to Utility > Maintenance > Reset Record Pointers If you still receive this error, contact Outcross Systems Support Team on 1800 799 107. Article ID 317
DNA Cross Reference
Adding a DNA cross reference to an animal: In addition to all the usual methods of locating animals via the Current Animal Listing, Stockbook also allows another option for you to search for animals by Electronic ID (EID) tag number (either via a ...
Missing animal in Stockbook
Finding an animal that is missing in Stockbook. If you can't find an animal in Stockbook, it is possible that you may have accidently disposed of this animal. This knowledge base will show you how to reverse the disposal, but first, ensure that you ...
None of the fibre options are showing on my screen
How do I make the fibre options appear on my Stockbook? Step 1. Click on the Setup > Livestock Type menu option Step 2. Select the Sheep livestock type Click on the Edit button Step 3. Tick the 'Fibre' Specific Use box Click on the OK button Article ...
Adding an EBV type
Adding an EBV type Adding an EBV type and import relevant data To add an index: Click on the Setup > Performance > Trait Analysis System menu option Scroll through the list of EBV's until you come to BObject Select one that does not have a tick in ...
Export to Sheep Genetics
Exporting Data to Sheep Genetics Step 1. Select Pedigree and Performance Data menu option Click on the File > Export Options > Pedigree and Performance Data menu option. If this option does not show up, ensure you have selected the sheep society. You ...
Changing the breeding ages for males and females.
When recording joinings, the sire is not in the drop down list. If for example, you have used a weaner bull in joinings, it is possible that you need to lower the minimum breeding age so that you can use this animal as a sire Changing the minimum ...
Remove Animals from Yard List/User List
Remove Animals from Yard List/User List Step 1. Select the user list that you wish to remove the animals from Step 2. Select the animals that you wish to remove from the list Multiple animals can be selected by holding Control on your keyboard The ...
Filter & Reporting for Animals with Replaced NLIS ID's/Tags
Filtering for animals that have had their NLIS ID changed in Stockbook is possible so that you can then report the changes to NLIS. Step 1. Identify all animals that have had their NLIS tag replaced: Click on the Animals toolbar option. Click on the ...
Embryo Backup
Embryo Backup or Transfer is useful if you may wish to backup Embryos you are selling or buying from another Stockbook user. Embryos and their details can be transferred to another Stockbook user electronically. If you have: sold embryos to a breeder ...
How to restore from a USB
Restoring data from a USB or external hard drive to Stockbook. Step 1. Select the right Society and Livestock type You will need to ensure you are in the right Society and Livestock Type if you operate more than one database. These are displayed at ...
Index Name Error
Error message: "An Index must be active to perform this operation. Set the Index Name property." This error message requires you too: Step 1. Select Rebuild Indexes Go to Utilities Maintenance Rebuild Indexes Step 2. Close through Task Manager Close ...
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