Entering Data
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
Exporting to Tru Test Scales
To export selected cattle onto scales you will need to Connect your Tru-Test Weigh Scales Indicator to your computer. Click on the following link for instructions on how to Connect Devices to Stockbook. Step 1. Click on the Animals toolbar icon ...
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 ...
Entering semen when sire is not owned by property
How do I enter semen into semen inventory when the sire is not owned by my property? Step 1. Add Sire You will have to add the sire first in main animals screen Click on the Add button at the bottom of the screen Step 2. Enter the Sire Details Enter ...
Importing tag bucket files to add to existing animals
Tag Bucket Files are used to import e.g. NLIS IDs for cattle that are already on Stockbook. When you purchase your NLIS tags request the supplier provides a file (either on disk or email) containing NLIS IDs and related EIDs. This list can also be ...
Partial Identification Tag Search (Wildcard Search)
A Wildcard Search is a search for an individual animal's 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 uses % and _. % ...
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 ...
Shearwell Stick Reader
What should the settings be on the Shearwell reader to work with Stockbook? Step 1. Select Configure Stick Button From the Shearwell Stick Reader software click on the Configure Stick button. Ensure the EID Display Format, EID Output Format, and ...
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
See the following link on how to download a tag bucket file from NLIS. Step 1. Go to the Electronic Id > Establish EID link from Reader/Tag Bucket menu option. Step 2. Select the appropriate Bucket Type you have received Step 3. Removing the Header ...
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 ...
Importing from HR5 reader
Stockbook can import details from a file that has been created from a data collector, such as the Gallagher HR5 Hand Held EID Tag Reader & Data Collector. Step 1. Connect your HR5 reader to Stockbook. Click on the following link for step-by-step ...
How to Save an Excel File as a CSV File
Always create a copy of a .csv file before opening to avoid loss of data If you are importing data from excel into Stockbook the file must be in a Comma Delimited file otherwise known as a .csv file. If you have long numbers in your file (e.g. Sheep ...
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 ...
Import / Export Master CSV File
Import / Export Master CSV File Before starting backup your data before importing or exporting your data. Please follow the link below to navigate though Importing / Exporting: Importing CSV Files Exporting Data to Other Systems Article ID 1493
How to transfer data from Reader
Transferring Data from a Reader involves transferring a log history (action list) from your Reader at the end of a session in the yards into Stockbook. This method provides a way of importing captured EID's only. Step 1. Connect Reader Switch on 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 ...
Stockbook 2019.1.0 Upgrade Changes
Stockbook 2019.1.0 Upgrade Changes List of changes made to Stockbook Version 2019.1.0: Stockbook Added the ability to filter the animal list for purchased animals by vendor declaration number and/or vendor PIC. Refer to article Filter by Vendor ...
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. ...
Stockbook Version 2019.0 Changes
List of changes made to Stockbook Version 2019.0: Stockbook Added the ability to file user lists into folders. This enables users with a large number of user lists to organise them and make them easier to find and work with. Added the ability to ...
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 ...
Export calf registrations to a breed society
Exporting calf registrations from Stockbook to a Breed Society can be done in the following way Step 1. Search for Applicable Animals Search for the animals you wish to register using the filter options Click on the OK button Select All of these ...
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 ...
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