Data Entry
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 ...
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 ...
Backup Selected Embryos
Embryo Backup or Transfer is useful if you wish to backup Embryos you are selling or buying from another Stockbook user. You can transfer all the details of these embryos very conveniently via a Data Transfer. Step 1. Backup Selected Embryos Click on ...
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 ...
Partial Identification Tag Search (Wildcard Search)
A Wildcard Search is a search for an individual animal's Primary Id (Visual Id/Management Tag), when you do not know all the details of the tag number. A wildcard is a character that may be used to represent one or more other characters. Stockbook ...
Adding a New Database
Step 1. Click on the File > Other Databases > Manage Databases menu option Step 2. Click on the Create New button at the bottom of the page Step 3. Fill out the following: Type - Local Description - the name you wish to use as the title of the ...
Adding a new trait to an animal and measurement option is not available
When adding a new trait to an animal and the measurement option is not available. Step 1. Go to Setup > Performance > Traits. Step 2. Select the relevant trait, then click the Edit button. Step 3. Make sure one of the Live Data Entry/Import Options ...
Adding new calves - cannot change paddock
If after adding a new animal, the paddock/location or mob needs to change as it has defaults to the dam. This occurs as Stockbook assumes that the calf is not yet weaned from the dam when it is being entered. The best way to reassign the calf to its ...
Change minimum breeding age
In Stockbook you are able to change the minimal breeding age of an animal to suit your system. To do this you must change the setup of your livestock type. Step 1. Go to Setup > Livestock types menu Step 2. Select which livestock type you are working ...
Importing tag bucket files (Unallocated Tags)
When you purchase your NLIS tags you can request the supplier provide a file containing NLIS IDs and corresponding EIDs. This list can also be obtained directly from the NLIS database and then imported directly into Stockbook Follow this link for ...
Exporting Weights to Breedplan
Exporting weights to Breedplan Step 1. Animals can be either: selected on the basis of any animal whose performance data matches the entered criteria e.g. weight type, date range. (see Step 3), or preselected on the main animal list (see below) Click ...
Select Animals on the Main Animal Screen
Select Animals on the Main Animal Screen Option 1: Random animals To select random animals (non-sequential) on the main Animal screen Click on the first animal to be selected Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard while clicking on the other animals ...
Download a tag bucket file from NLIS database
Download a Tag Bucket File from NLIS database Step 1. Go to https://www.nlis.com.au/ Step 2. Select the Log In option Step 3. Login to NLIS Enter your NLIS user ID and NLIS password Click on the Login button Step 4. View devices on my property In the ...
Filtering by SG Management Group (GMG)
Filtering by SG Management Group (GMG) Filtering by Sheep Genetics Management Group or Genetic Management Group to see what animals are in that Group: Step 1. Click on the 'Filter' button Step 2. Search for SG Management Group Enter the SG Management ...
Adding shrinkage factor to an animal after it has been weighed
Adding shrinkage factor to an animal after it has been weighed Procedure for adding a shrinkage factor on animals after their weight has already been recorded in Stockbook Step 1. Select the appropriate animals that you would like to add the ...
Fast Build Pedigree Tree
When building your animal list, you may require a full pedigree history to be also on file for each animal added. Stockbook provides a convenient method of doing this. We recommend that you place all your current animals on file first (oldest to ...
User Lists
User Lists This articles helps you understand how to use the functions of the User Lists in Stockbook. If you are in the animal list and you select the User Lists button, you will get the following options: Setup User Lists The setup user list screen ...
View the dressing percentage
View the dressing percentage Step 1. Select the Animal Select the animal from the main animals screen by clicking once and highlighting it green. Click on the Carcase field. Step 2. The dressing percentage will appear listed under Sale Meat Yield. ...
New Animals with ID of Existing Animals
Breed societies such as the Charolais society and the Hereford society have different methods of identifying cattle. It is important that you know how these systems work so that animals can be easily identified in Stockbook. This will be applicable ...
Error 7507
Receiving an Error 7507 Step 1: Go to Utility >Maintenance Step 2: Hit Reset Record Pointers Article ID 668
How many stock were active at a past date
How many Stock were Active at a Past Date Step 1. Stock Reconciliation Go to Reports Stock reconciliation Step 2. Select Type Select the Type as As At and in the As At box select the relevant date Untick Included Archived Animals if you don't want ...
Submitting a DNA Test Request to your Breed Society or DNA Testing Provider
Step 1. Select the applicable animals Select the animals in the animal list that you wish to perform the DNA test request for. Step 2 . Select the export criteria. Select File > Export Options > DNA Test Request Form Step 3 . Fill out the form as ...
Change the display & view order of the main animal page
Changing which columns are displayed Step 1. Click on the Change Display button Step 2. Select All or None for your selections Click on the All button to select all the options, OR the None button to clear all the selections. Click the Close button ...
Importing ASBV's
Step 1. ASBV File Download the ASBV file from the Sheep Genetics website. Login with Sheep Genetics User ID and Password Go to the top right corner of the webpage and click on tools and go to downloads Step 2. ZIP File Click on the .ZIP file This ...
Treat/Feed history option is not available
The Treat/Feed tab option in the Current Animals screen in Stockbook might not be showing on your screen If this tab is NOT appearing at the bottom of the screen you need do the following: Step 1. Click on the Setup > User Options menu option Step 2. ...
Animals not becoming Inactive
Animals have been disposed through Events, however they are not becoming Inactive. If the animal is marked as agisted it can't be disposed of by using a normal Sale/Death/Disposal event. Use an Agistment End event instead. Step 1. Select the animals ...
Entering lamb deaths for Sheep Genetics
Entering lamb deaths for Sheep Genetics When an animal has a lamb and it dies at birth, how does it get recorded as a dead lamb for the purpose of Sheep Genetics analysis In order for Sheep Genetics to deliver accurate genetic information, ALL lamb ...
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