Data Entry
Cannot send NLIS data to database
If you are trying to report a dead animal for example, and the NLIS upload isn't working: Check your details in the Setup section are correct. Article ID 643
Animal Counter Option
Seeing the total number of active animals displayed in an animal list Normally, Stockbook will automatically give you a count of the number of active animals displayed. Click on Animals icon on toolbar. You will find the number of active animals down ...
Swap between NILS and NAIT
Swap between NILS and NAIT databases Step 1. Go to Setup > User Options Step 2. Select the different database Click OK Article ID 1429
Duplicate values in Excel
Finding and highlighting duplicates in an Excel spreadsheet column: An example of when you may wish to find duplicates in Excel is to confirm that there has not been any human error when inputting data into Excel. Step 1. Highlight the column in ...
Import Sheep Genetics data into Stockbook
Import Sheep Genetics Data into Stockbook Go the Sheep Genetics website: http://www.sheepgenetics.org.au/Home Login to the Sheep Genetics system using your login and password Find the file to import and save it to a convenient location Open Stockbook ...
Changing the default mob of a calf
When you are entering new calves in Stockbook it may default to the dam’s mob. If you would like to put the calf into a different mob (e.g. based on year born) you will need to change the settings. Step 1. Select the Setup > User Options menu options ...
Progeny Lists
Finding all progeny for a selected group of females. Step 1. Select (or filter and select) the females for which you require a progeny list. Step 2. Click on the User Lists toolbar option, to create a new user list. Step 3. Create a new user list, ...
Animal Count Display
Stockbook will automatically give you a count of the number of active animals displayed. You can turn this off by going to Setup > User Options. If you choose switch this option off, you will see a List Statistics button. Click this button whenever ...
Export Fate Data to Breedplan
Step 1. Select Current Animals Select the animals for which you wish to export fate data via the Current Animals listing. Step 2. Select Breedplan Joinings/ Fates Exports Click on the File. Export Options. Breedplan Joinings/Fates Exports menu ...
Exporting Data (Master CSV)
Stockbook provides you with an easy method of creating a master .CSV (comma-separated variable) file, containing selected information, for easy transfer to other equipment or loading into other software. 1. Select Animals If you Do Not wish to ...
PaddMovt: Error 7057
Paddock Movement Error "PaddMovt: Error 7057" message: Step 1. Close out of the error message Step 2. Click on Utility > Maintenance > Reset record pointers Step 3. Select OK when finished Step 4. Retry the Paddock Movement If you are still having ...
Change Sale Details
Changing the sale details of stock already entered as a Disposal (2). Sale/Death/Disposal) Event: You cannot edit a sale that has already been entered. Undo the sale and re-enter it. Step 1: Click on the Animals toolbar icon. Step 2: Tick on the ...
Setting up Flock Details
Step 1. Select the Setup > Flock Details menu options Click on the Add button Step 2. Complete the following Enter the Flock Name Enter the Flock Ident Select the Breed from the drop down list Click on the OK button Step 3. To enter more details for ...
Changing EID's of existing animals (in the case of lost tags) manually
The easiest and most efficient way to change the EID's of an existing animal/s is via Live Entry because it is automatic. To manually change the EID of an existing animal, NOT in Live Entry follow these steps: Step 1: Import a tag bucket file into ...
Export Weights,Traits and Scan to Breedplan
Export Weights, Traits and Scan to Breedplan Submitting weights and other data to Breedplan from Stockbook You must have your Breed Society details set-up before you are able to export data Step 1. Select Required Animals On the animal screen select ...
Setting the SG Management / Genetic Management Group
Setting the Sheep Genetics (SG) Management Group (Sheep) or Genetic Management Group (Cattle) for animals can be done individually, or in bulk. The SG Management Group/Genetic Management Group is used to differentiate animals when performance ...
Stockbook has expired or is about to expire although your Practical cover is up to date.
My Practical Cover/Annual Subscription is up-to-date, but my program: Is about to expire; or Has expired and is running in demonstration mode; or Says my support is not current. If you do not have access to internet, you will need to call Outcross ...
Importing Carcase Data
Stockbook provides an option that allows you to import carcass feedback data from Abattoirs. If the meat-works can supply you with a carcase feedback file in CSV format, you are able to import this information directly into Stockbook, which saves you ...
Sire/Dam Not in List
Finding an animal in Sire/Dam List: Step 1: Click on the Add Animal button at the bottom of the Animals screen. Step 2: Click in the Sire field to get the list. You will need to follow this link to: Change minimum breeding age of the animal. Article ...
Change the Stud of an Animal
Moving cattle into a different Society/Stud Step 1. Select the animals that you want to move into the stud Step 2. Select Utility > Change Society for Animals Step 3. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate stud Only studs created within ...
Data Types and Stockbook Fields
Data Types and Stockbook Fields When importing a CSV file to Stockbook the CSV file headings will need to be linked to Data Types and Stockbook Fields. The following is a list of Data Types and associated Stockbook fields available: Data Type: Life ...
Recording animal weights
Adding weights to animals in Stockbook: Step 1. Select the animals. From the Current Animals screen, select the animals for which you wish to record a weight. Select the animal(s) for the event either by: Clicking Select All to select all animals ...
Wrong ID in Society Exports
When exporting data to a society the Primary ID is showing instead of the Society ID, which is entered differently to the Primary ID. In Stockbook go to Setup > Society Details. Check that the box "Tick this box if you use Society Ids. as your ...
Moving multiple tags from the unallocated tag list into Stockbook
Step 1. View Unallocated Tag List Click on Electronic ID > Unallocated Tag List menu option. This screen shows a list of all unallocated tags that have been entered into Stockbook. These have been saved from the EID link from Reader/Tag Bucket (i.e. ...
ET Module - Creating an ET Program
Embryo programs consolidate all of the activities associated with a specific embryo recovery - joinings, flushes, freezing and implants. 1. Adding Embryos Step 1. Add a new program Click on the ET Module toolbar icon. Click Program Click on the Add ...
NLIS PIC Reconciliation
This article talks about how to use NLIS PIC reconciliation webpage. Step 1. Go to Agrisphere Web Console and select the Login option: The link to the website is HERE. Enter your Login details: Step 2. Go to settings and select NLIS Login details: ...
Merging duplicate animals
On the odd occasion, an animal may have been added into Stockbook twice. Stockbook allows you to merge these entries. Animals can be merged as follows: Step 1. Identify the Duplicated Animal Entries Click on the Animals > Current menu option. If ...
Calculating purchase weight
Calculating Purchase Weight Assumes you have already entered your purchased stock into Stockbook system , entered with their purchase date Assumes you have weighed the stock you have purchased when they are delivered (or soon after) on farm , via ...
Report or other window not visible
Report or other window not visible Report has been selected for preview however it is not showing on the screen Press down Alt key and Spacebar key simultaneously Click on Maximise and the report should appear Article ID 324
Missing Menu Options
This could be caused either by: Your window has been narrowed down too much. Try dragging the right-hand side of the window (hover your mouse over the right-hand border until you get a drag symbol) to the right to widen the window. Your computer font ...
Data Warehouse connection problems.
Getting a 'data warehouse connection lost' or 'timed out' error message when trying to save/retrieve data to and from the Data Warehouse. If you receive this type of error, there could be a problem with your internet connection. Please check that you ...