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title: Launch CowCare
slug: help/en-us/dairycomp/cowcare-launch
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createdAt: 2026-01-26T11:43:19.736Z
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Use one of the methods below to launch the DairyComp CowCare module:

1. In the command line, type **COWCARE** and press **Enter**.
   **OR**
2. Select the CowCare option from the Reports shortcuts on the left side of the screen.

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CowCare opens as a separate screen within DairyComp.
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With CowCare open, you can continue with other data entry or analysis tasks in DairyComp. Use the tabs at the top of the CowCare screen to access available CowCare features.
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## Tell me about each CowCare Tab

Each of the CowCare tabs are described below:

- **[Stats](docId\:ho4mTiFnRD0vl_gtAXWn1): **Use this tab to review and analyze CowCare data in a manner that allows you to make decisions on drug purchasing, sick cows, and drug and protocol usage.
- **[Drug Usage](docId\:DnSaose5qrLxOd7ric9na): **Use this tab to approve treatments for your animals.  
- **[Inventory](docId:2tFjp7Sy-tTqYHnVzfRMH): **Use this tab to manage inventory purchases and adjustments.  
- **[Reports](docId\:q_fY8Az5zGS0F4xw18KJ5): **Use this tab to access the CowCare reporting tool. The Reports tab contains multiple built in reports. 
- **[Contacts](docId\:tBgQk0OYAK-XnrqC_5vOf): **Use this tab to add, edit, or delete contacts like veterinarians.  
- **[Alter Protocols](docId\:VVDDiRtg6wk5LOJGMKG-j): **Use this tab to open the DairyComp Alter Protocols screen ( ALTER 7) so you can view or edit protocols.  
- **[Documents](docId\:Hl4ydK_0nCd1N3z7w4OPc): **Use this tab to add documents from your computer to an integrated CowCare documents list.  
- **[Settings](docId\:aKmlfZky4JIDLjUuAX805): **Use this tab to access the CowCare settings.  
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**NOTE: **This topic is based on the latest version of CowCare. Existing DairyComp customers can enable the new CowCare by going to **SETUP > Preferences** and clicking the **Turn on New **CowCare button.
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