Entering Data
Creating a Multiple Sire Group
When you are joining a group of sires to a mob of females, it is possible to set up a 'Multiple Sire Group' so that you have a record of which sires were used for that joining. Multiple Sire Groups allow you to represent a group of sires by one ...
Using a multiple Sire Group in Stockbook
Using a Multiple Sire Group in Stockbook There are two ways you can use a multiple sire group in Stockbook. When adding an animal, example a calf or a lamb, you can use the multiple sire group in the sire A multiple sire group can be used when ...
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 ...
Exporting to a TSI
Exporting Stockbook Data to a TSi Step 1. Select Animals Select the animals that you wish to export to the Gallagher TSi. Holding control allows you to select multiple random animals. Step 2. Select File Select File then click Export then click TSi ...
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. ...
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 ...
Contacts: Filter by category
Filtering for a specific group of contacts in one category in Stockbook: Step 1. Select the Contacts menu item from the Stockbook menu. Step 2. Select the category or multiple categories by ticking the box next to the category name. This will filter ...
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 ...
Exporting contact list to excel
Step 1. Contacts Click on the Contacts toolbar icon. The list presents basic details of every contact in your database. A Dark Green background means that you have selected the contact. You may select contacts in a continuous group by clicking on the ...
Bulk Change - Joining Dates
Bulk Change - Joining Dates Select a group of animals and change the joining dates for the entire group, rather than having to do each animal individually. Please ensure you do a backup before doing any bulk changes. A bulk change cannot be 'Undone'. ...
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 ...
Importing from XR5000
Stockbook can import details from a file that has been created from a data collector e.g. the Tru-Test XR5000 weigh scales indicator. Step 1. Connect your XR5000 to Stockbook Click on the following link for step-by-step instructions on how to Connect ...
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 to other systems
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. Step 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 ...
Exporting Contacts to CSV File
Exporting Contacts to CSV File Exporting my Contacts list in Stockbook, to a CSV (comma-separated-variable) file, for use in a mail-merge or spreadsheet. Step 1. Contact Click on the Contacts toolbar icon Step 2. Select Contacts Select all Contacts ...
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 ...
Importing Data from Allflex Greenstick
Import data directly from my Allflex Greenstick RS420 Your reader must be connected to Stockbook for this process to work. Click Here for Connecting Allflex Green Stick Reader. Step 1. Once Reader is Connected Once your reader is connected to ...
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 ...
Error permission denied whilst re-indexing
To fix this error: Add Stockbook as an exception to your anti-virus. You can do an internet search if you are unsure on how to do this. Also check that no automatic backup programs are running in the background. Article ID 146
Change the Stud of an Animal
Moving cattle into a different Society Step 1. Select the animals that you want to move into the stud either by: Using the filter OR Selecting in the main screen. Step 2. Select Utility > Change Society for Animals Step 3. From the drop-down list ...
Blue Soleil Expiry Message/Download
When I open up Blue Soleil, I get the following error: Step 1. Close out of the error warning using the X in the top right corner Step 2. Select the link below Go to the following link: http://www.bluesoleil.com/products/S0001201008080001.html to ...
Stream is nil value
This error may occur when doing a reconciliation sync. Generally this occurs if there is a large amount of data to reconcile and the system has timed out before completing it. Keep trying the sync until it completes. The sync will resume from where ...
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 ...
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. ...
Creating an ET Program
Embryo programs consolidate all of the activities associated with a specific embryo recovery - joinings, flushes, freezing and implants. Select the ET Module and Add a new program; Enter Joining Details; Enter Flush Details; Review Embryos. Adding ...
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