Are you using these 4 essential VAS PULSE Platform tools?
Data IS your friend, but sometimes it can feel like the opposite, especially without the right tools in your toolbox. VAS PULSE Platform equips you with everything you need to turn your management goals into a reality. As a centralized hub that brings data together from all your farm technology, the cloud-based solution is simple, customizable and offers unique collaboration features – all while ensuring you remain in control of your data.
Let’s dive into four tools in VAS PULSE Platform designed to make your life (and relationship with data) easier.
Report Builder
Create tailored reports and lists in minutes with the Report Builder tool, streamlining workflows and saving valuable time. Choose from a variety of pre-built templates available in the template gallery, covering common management tasks such as vet check, hoof trim, hospital, to-do and more. Alternatively, leverage the user-friendly drag-and-drop interface to build your own custom report or list, aligning it precisely with your envisioned layout and specific workflow needs.
Say you’d like to identify the high somatic cell count (SCC) cows in your herd. Here’s how the Report Builder works in just a few clicks:
- Choose a template or build a report from scratch for full customization over the displayed animal information.
- Add relevant fields like cow ID, DIM, LACT, SCC, PSCC and more. Tip: Use the item search to discover additional items related to SCC.
- Apply filters with AND/OR statements to refine your list even further. For example, pinpoint the cows who have high SCC and have low milk production.
- Save and process the list to reveal the animals meeting your set parameters.
Insights Tools
Data might provide a solid base, but insights ultimately build the blueprint for informed, actionable decisions. Take key management areas like herd health and reproduction, for example. Insights available in VAS PULSE Platform take the data one step further, offering easy-to-use dashboards that let you delve deeper into herd trends through graphs, tables, and visual aids.
Reproduction Insights
Similar to the BREDSUM feature in DairyComp, track critical breeding key performance indicators (KPI) like conception rate, pregnancy risk, days in milk at first breeding, missed breedings, voluntary waiting period, service rate, services per conception, abortions and more. See if you’re hitting target KPIs and adjust your breeding program with these easy-to-understand insights.
HealthVAL
Gain complete visibility into herd health events and associated costs. Benchmark your performance to peers based on geography, herd size or breed, pinpoint areas for improvement, and set text or email alerts for early intervention.
OneView
Managing dairies at multiple sites? OneView helps analyze data across locations, track inventory trends and forecast future inventory needs.
Data Privacy
In today’s digital age, data security is paramount. VAS takes this seriously, and that’s why we offer the tools you need to confidently control the who, what and where of your data.
User Management
With VAS PULSE Platform’s User Management feature, you’re in charge of who’s accessing your valuable farm data. Easily invite nutritionists, veterinarians, trusted advisors, team members and other key partners to collaborate over data for seamless teamwork and decision-making. Set permissions for each user, ensuring they only see and interact with the information they need. Remove employees or consultants who leave the farm with the click of a button.
File Sharing
The Shared Files feature offers a safe and organized space for your essential dairy documents – eliminating the need to email or send herd information to partners. Decide who can view each document and get peace of mind with VAS PULSE Platform’s enhanced security measures, automatically scanning every file to protect you and your data against security threats.
Import Animals in Batch
Have multiple animals to upload into VAS PULSE Platform? Work smarter not harder and enter them all instantaneously using batch entry. Simply download and populate the pre-made template with each animal’s key data like cow number, pen number, birthdate, lactation information, reproduction information and more. Additionally, leverage batch entry in PULSE Platform’s embryo management module to efficiently update your embryo inventory.
Plus, gain confidence in the accuracy of your data with VAS PULSE Platform’s automatic check for errors, designed to highlight any potential data entry mistakes in the uploaded data.
Ready to streamline your herd management? Login to your VAS PULSE Platform account, included in your DairyComp or MyDC on PULSE subscription, to explore these tools. Discover more and get access to hundreds of step-by-step tutorials for setting up your VAS PULSE Platform account in the Online Help Center, or reach out to support with questions.
New to VAS? Get in touch with your local farm performance consultant or below to find out how our herd management tools can simplify your everyday tasks in the barn.
