Entering Data
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, ...
EID/Barcode Shortcuts
Stockbook allows you to set up EID/Barcode shortcuts, so that when you scan an EID or Barcode a Data Type and Value will be listed for the animal. It is best to set these up before you are in the yards to ensure they work and to save time. Step 1. Go ...
EID/Barcodes Shortcuts for Products
In Stockbook, you can set up EID/Barcode shortcuts for products. This means you can allocate unused EID tags or generated barcodes (you must own a barcode reader to use this option) to represent the various products that you are using for animal ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Importing CSV Files
Importing CSV Files Importing CSV files with information such as EID's, weights, etc into my Stockbook Always do a backup of your Stockbook data before importing the csv file in case you need to go back and start again. Always create a copy of a .csv ...
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: ...
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
Add Animal
To add an animal in Stockbook Select Add Enter the animal details Select OK to add the animal into Stockbook. Article ID 4186
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 ...
TW1 Initial Connection
Please ensure you follow ALL steps as they are all crucial to a successful connection. MAKE SURE STOCKBOOK IS CLOSED WHILE TRYING TO GET THE INITIAL CONNECTION. Step 1. Turn TW1 On and Enable the Bluetooth Go to settings > Device settings > Bluetooth ...
"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 ...
Stockbook Setup Wizard
Stockbook Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard offers a quick way of getting started. You will complete 5 simple screens which allows you to setup basic information such as properties, paddocks, mobs and groups prior to adding your animals. Items can be ...
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 ...
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 ...
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