Change CAR Codes

Question: What is a CAR code and how do I change it?

Answer: The Condition Affecting Record (CAR) code is a disposal code that the DHIA uses to determine why an animal record was disposed and should not be used for sire proofs. It's important to set these codes correctly because a disposal code tells the system why the animal was sold (i.e., culled from the herd) and can be utilized to analyze data on culling decisions.

When you create a SOLD event for an animal, you can manually select the CAR code or DairyComp automatically selects it. If you are interfaced with DHIA, DairyComp automatically sets the CAR code to 6 for a DIED event and 8 for a SOLD event. If you are not interfaced with DHIA, you can select 6 for a DIED event, 8 for a SOLD event, or any other disposal code.

Currently, you can only change CAR codes for SOLD events. Expand the sections below to learn more: