What's New in FeedComp?

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check out the latest features and improvements in ⚠️ important update all devices to the latest version to maintain a reliable connection and avoid sync issues using different versions of the app at your farm can cause app loading delays during feeding vas recommends setting all feeding devices to auto update see feedcomp app auto update docid 0ksmykqeonwzjwyc8peb0 to learn more reminder for feeders be sure to keep the feedcomp app running whenever you are out feeding do not close the app or lock your device until active feedings are completed feedcomp release v 1 4 3976 august 2026 this release focuses on improving reporting accuracy, authentication stability, and visibility into the feeding process enhancements the following improvements apply to feedcomp on pulse detailed feed history the feed history report now provides more visibility into how loads were completed you can see if a feeder manually advanced, ignored, or aborted specific ingredients or drops improved drop tracking the feeding history report now displays three values for drops expected (original schedule), adjusted (recalculated based on actual ingredient loading), and actual (what was delivered) these values provide a clearer picture of how loading errors impact pen delivery accurate alternate recipe reporting when an alternate recipe is active, the original recipe's usage now correctly shows as zero, and its associated pens are greyed out the alternate recipe page also inherits and displays the feedings from the recipe it replaces load error report metric the system now displays an error % on the load error report in pulse refined ingredient projections ingredient usage and projections now exclude scheduled premixes until they are actually fed this change keeps the ingredients page aligned with the projections report for more reliable inventory planning bug fixes \ mobile only \ authentication stability resolved an issue where feeding devices could get stuck on a loading spinner or fail to log in due to expired tokens the app now proactively refreshes tokens to prevent session interruptions time zone accuracy fixed a reporting discrepancy where feeding data times did not match the dairy's local time zone for farms in mexico iofc report accuracy fixed a bug in the income over feed cost (iofc) report where incorrect pen counts and missing premix costs caused inaccurate daily feed cost calculations feedcomp release v1 4 3911 august 2026 this release includes new features for specific beta sites for non beta locations, your current feedcomp experience remains unchanged feedcomp release v1 4 3759 july 2026 this release focuses on improving application stability and reliability, particularly for offline workflows and scale synchronization enhancements automatic device log uploads for all users all users, including non feeders, now have their app logs automatically sent to vas during the nightly reset this helps our support team fix any technical issues you run into much faster updated help links all help buttons in the app now point to our new, improved online help center report filter settings don't change report filters now work correctly the filters stay in place when you switch between reports, making it faster and easier to compare report data bug fixes faster scale reconnection improved how the app communicates with scale tec point scales if you drive out of range, the app will now find and reconnect to your scale much faster once you’re back in range persistent login sessions fixed an issue that was causing the app to log users out too often you should now stay logged in even after closing the app or syncing data, so you can get to work without re entering your password every time report access resolved an issue where reports could not be opened because an inaccurate error message blocked access zone integration memory the app now remembers your previously used zone integrations when you switch between dairies you won't have to "re activate" your device as often when logging back in accurate first ingredient loading fixed a bug where leftover weight on the scale could cause the app to skip the first ingredient the app now correctly zeros out the scale at the start of every new mix ingredient editing crash fixed a crash that happened when removing a location while editing an ingredient batch feeding navigation fixed the scrolling on the batch feeding screen so you can easily see and select pens at the bottom of long lists improved audio stability fixed issues where the loading alarm would keep buzzing even after you skipped or finished an ingredient feedcomp release v1 4 3688 june 2026 this release focuses on improving application stability and reliability, particularly for offline workflows and scale synchronization bug fixes offline stability for android devices resolved a critical issue where the application would crash on android devices when starting a batch premix load in offline mode restored offline weighback functionality feeders can now perform weighback loads without an active internet connection improved audio stability addressed a stability issue where missing volume settings could cause the application to crash during a load feedcomp release v1 4 3660 june 2026 enhancements improved topcon auto advance for a smoother feeding process without manual intervention, the app now includes improved auto advance behavior if the scale doesn't signal that you've reached the correct weight, the app automatically moves to the next ingredient after 3 seconds this supports a more efficient feeding process even if there are minor communication delays with the scale bug fixes feed history missing mixer we fixed an issue where the mixer name was occasionally missing from load and drop histories in pulse tips, known issues, and workarounds the team is working hard to bring you new features and enhancements, but some updates may not be fully ready or supported yet review the list of tips, known issues, and workarounds for other known issues uninstall and redownload if t he app won't open uninstall your current version of , then download the latest version you can search for in your device's app store or tap these links from your device android https //play google com/store/apps/details?id=com vas mobile feednext or ios https //apps apple com/us/app/feedcomp/id6481264460 use online to ensure data is synced and saved correctly whenever possible, use online mode in the feedcomp app when creating or editing ingredients or recipes use standard workflows to ensure the best performance to ensure that the current version of works correctly, avoid mixing units, editing during feeding, or switching devices mid task keep the app open during feedings for the best experience, keep the app open during feedings to ensure that feeding processes are not disrupted and everything runs smoothly sync your data if completed feedings are still marked incomplete make sure you sync the app data before manually completing a record from the feed history report some feedings may appear incomplete until the data is fully synced this helps prevent losing or overwriting data that is already saved in the app check your feeding schedule if you have multiple split feedings if you have multiple split feedings, check your feeding schedule to make sure that your feedings are ordered correctly reorder the feedings if needed set the mixer's drop tolerance value to at least 1 if you use a topcon digi star scale and the feedcomp app will not complete a drop or automatically advance to the next , make sure that the 's drop tolerance is set to a minimum value of 1 if you use 0 for the drop tolerance value, the feedcomp app may not complete drops correctly to update your mixer's drop tolerance, tap adjustments at the bottom of the feedcomp app screen, tap equipment , and select the mixer to make your changes update ingredients stored in multiple locations if you store ingredients in multiple locations, make sure your ingredient data is updated correctly in all known locations if you are not seeing accurate ingredient data in a known location, manually refresh the app you can also update the recipe ingredient in the mobile app if the old location is still visible, set the new location and the correct / , if needed earlier releases feedcomp release v1 4 3647 june 2026 enhancements \ mobile only \ framework upgrade we upgraded the core mobile framework to ensure compatibility with the latest mobile operating systems this foundational update improves overall app performance and security, keeping your devices running smoothly improved system logging we added advanced logging to the data sync and reset processes this helps our support team to pinpoint the root cause of any future technical issues much faster, reducing potential downtime bug fixes improved reporting accuracy resolved multiple reporting issues to ensure more reliable data fixed an issue where ingredient costs were sometimes saved in the wrong units (tons vs pounds), leading to incorrect usage costs improved calculations for load error docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w and drop error docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w reports fixed an issue where the drop error docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w report did not include a pen if its drops exceeded the error tolerance threshold eliminated duplicate feedings in dm intake docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w and feed history docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w reports \ mobile only \ reliable scale discovery we addressed several connectivity issues with topcon digi star scales docid 1mg2kfqvwauaqvnlfozkv the app is now better at discovering and reconnecting to your scales, with additional improvements in progress \ mobile only \ stability enhancements we made several updates to improve app reliability, including resolving issues that occurred when switching user profiles docid\ w3euqoydx8rmzbhvfakfn or starting an overnight load docid 8hcxbub1xfseg6kqhmsn2 when no equipment was selected \ mobile only \ ui enhancements we corrected several alignment issues for a cleaner look and easier navigation throughout the app feedcomp release v 1 4 3544 may 2026 enhancements \ mobile only \ automatic device log uploads feedcomp now automatically uploads device logs to vas every night during the overnight feeding schedule reset previously, logs were only stored locally for two days, making it difficult to troubleshoot older issues this background update ensures our support team has the data they need to resolve your issues faster ⚠️ important make sure that your feedcomp device has an active data connection before and during the overnight reset to ensure the logs are successfully sent to vas \ mobile only \ feeding schedule and process improvements fixed several issues affecting feeding accuracy and workflow the home screen now reflects the correct feeding count, with split feedings being tracked individually for completion tapping start mix now correctly displays and retains the selected recipe instead of briefly switching to a different one we also fixed the auto advance logic during loading and dropping to ensure valid weight data is captured before advancing to the next ingredient or pen, preventing negative load and drop amounts in feeding history offline sync enhancements resolved multiple issues affecting offline sync reliability ingredient updates made offline now serialize and sync back to pulse correctly, stale split "missing" feeding records are automatically cleaned up when parent feedings arrive during sync, and usage history logs now sync successfully even after server errors feeder names in reports reports now correctly display the feeder’s name for all offline actions, including scheduled, batch, and filler loads this replaces the "dash" previously shown in reports, giving you better visibility into who performed each task \ mobile only \ performance optimized feeding schedule performance over cellular networks by reducing the amount of data being sent from pulse bug fixes \ mobile only \ edit pen fixes resolved multiple minor interface issues on the edit pen screen for a smoother editing experience \ mobile only \ authentication fixes continuing to investigate and address login issues and excessive login prompts feedcomp release v1 4 3474 may 2026 enhancements \ mobile only \ edit feeding amounts directly from the pens page to help you work faster with fewer taps, feeding amounts (af and dm/hd) are now editable inline from edit pen you can update one or more feedings at once, and target dm/hd automatically recalculates to reflect your changes this works both online and offline \ mobile only \ keyboard no longer covers input fields on certain devices fixed an issue on specific iphone and android devices where the screen wouldn't scroll up when editing fields at the bottom of a list (ingredients, recipes, feedings, batch pens) the app now correctly focuses on the selected field across all supported screens and device types optimized dm/hd handling we've made several behind the scenes improvements to how dm/hd values are calculated, synced, and reconciled to epen targets and feeding amounts stay consistent across online and offline workflows these optimizations also address edge cases around recipe alternates, split feedings, and offline sync conflict resolution feedcomp release v1 4 3451 april 2026 enhancements streamlined feeding amount edits to save you time and reduce navigation steps, you can now edit pen amounts directly within the edit mix screen when you adjust a pen target, the app automatically recalculates ingredient totals in real time, ensuring your load is accurate before you start mixing this update also includes smarter capacity warnings and simplified data entry—using whole numbers for as fed (af) and decimals for dry matter (dm/hd)—so you can make fast, precise adjustments on the fly improved ingredient loading accuracy we have updated the feedcomp loading logic to ensure ingredient weights are recorded accurately in your reports this fix stabilizes how the app handles scale fluctuations during ingredient transitions, specifically when acknowledging (ack) multiple ingredients in a row by filtering out scale "noise," the app now prevents incorrect or negative weights from appearing in pulse, ensuring your feeding history and usage data are always reliable and accurate improved data refresh and sync reliability we have updated the feedcomp mobile app to ensure your feeding data stays current, even when your device is offline or the app is running in the background this fix resolves issues where completed loads failed to drop off the schedule or new data didn't sync correctly during the daily reset as a result, you can rely on an accurate feeding schedule and reports every morning without needing to manually restart or reinstall the app missing or incomplete load fixes we made several improvements to help prevent or diagnose missing or incomplete loads feedcomp release v1 4 3413 april 2026 bug fixes log export fix improved how log exports are saved to the downloads folder, making them easier to find and share with support export messages were also updated to clearly confirm when logs are saved successfully or when action is needed data logging and saving fix we improved how data is synced and saved to help prevent incomplete and missing loads dm/hd accuracy fix weighbacks are now included in dry matter per head (dm/hd) calculations, resulting in more accurate values the corrected dm/hd values are shown in the dm intake report docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w and on the dm/hd history docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w tab for each pen feedcomp release v1 4 3388 march 2026 enhancements improved premix reporting in this release, we made it easier to identify and distinguish premixes (and their ingredients) from recipes in the following reports in the projections report docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w , use the new expand premix ingredients toggle to control how premix ingredients are shown in projections to prevent double counting how does the toggle work? when disabled , premix and recipe ingredients are listed separately each premix is shown as a single projected total that includes all of its ingredients you can expand the premix name to see ingredient level details when enabled , ingredients are grouped together whether they are used in a premix or a recipe each ingredient has a single projected total, and ingredients used in premixes are marked by an asterisk ( ) the ingredient usage report docid\ snfxayqxwiarjjjnqgd8w now lists whether ingredients are used in premixes or in regular feedings, so you can fully understand your actual ingredient costs and better forecast your herd's feeding needs feedcomp release v1 4 3343 march 2026 bug fixes data sync the app now refreshes and syncs data as expected incorrect drop amounts improved how the app handles incomplete feedings to avoid showing a drop amount of 0 (zero) app opening resolved an issue that caused the app to stall on the opening screen and fail to open feedcomp release v1 4 3280 february 2026 bug fixes decimal value fix improved metric and imperial decimal handling more incomplete load improvements further optimized the system to prevent incomplete loads feedcomp release v1 4 3256 february 2026 enhancements & bug fixes \ web only \ reports now show the cost of errors the load error and drop error reports now include an error cost column, which shows the price incurred by exceeding the set loading or dropping amount open either report in table view to keep track of all error costs, so you can better identify and prevent expensive mistakes in the future \ web only \ new recipe filter for the ingredient usage report you can now filter the report to only list ingredients from the selected recipe use this filter to guide your feeding decisions for example, if a recipe uses too much of an ingredient, you might want to distribute a different recipe or restock the ingredient more often weighback fix fixed the process so the app stays open when adding ingredients scale sync fix improved the app logic so the tablet weight and scale weight sync during drops incomplete loads prevention optimized the system to reduce the likelihood of incomplete loads ingredient location fix improved how the app displays and updates ingredient data if ingredients are stored in multiple locations if you are still not seeing ingredient data in a known location, manually refresh the app or update the recipe ingredient in the mobile app if the old location is still visible, set the new location and the correct dm/af, if needed feedcomp release v1 4 3239 february 2026 bug fixes drop fixes improved how the feedcomp app reads data from topcon digi star scales, eliminating nan errors and ensuring that drop sequences are handled correctly in the flow scale sync fix improved how the app manages scale disconnect and reconnection attempts if the scale connection is lost, the app now clearly shows a “disconnected” status and attempts to reconnect more quickly feedcomp release v1 4 3225 february 2026 enhancements \ mobile only \ manage pens in offline mode you can now make pen adjustments when your device is in offline mode, including editing pen details and enabling or disabling pens when you reconnect your device, your updates will be synced so your data stays accurate and consistent across all devices \ web only \ added table view to more pages switch to table view in the upper right corner to easily review inventory , recipes , reports , and more feedcomp release v1 4 3206 february 2026 bug fixes scale/weight data fix updated the app to improve how weight data is processed, ensuring more consistent and accurate readings from the scale feedcomp release january 2026 enhancements \ new feature \ feedcomp and weighcomp now sync data automatically! our powerful feed and inventory tracking solutions now share data whenever the feedcomp app is connected, keeping your records accurate and consistent across both apps whether you log a new feed shipment in weighcomp or update an ingredient in feedcomp, your inventory stays updated without any extra steps note that feedwatch users with an existing weighcomp integration will be able to convert to feedcomp in a future release feedcomp release v1 4 3147 january 2026 bug fixes duplicated drops fixed an issue where drop data was being duplicated in the system and causing inflated intake and feed costs in reports, including the income over feed cost report docid\ gdpy30leign2babk2joyw batch feedings cost fix corrected cost calculations for batch feedings to improve the accuracy of the income over feed cost report docid\ gdpy30leign2babk2joyw ingredient usage fix updated the ingredient usage report docid\ d2sza84 jtihuvi5yuzoe to display correct usage values feedcomp release v1 4 3131 january 2026 enhancements & bug fixes \ enhancement \ automatically configures scale tec point scale display settings when you connect to a scale tec point scale, the app now automatically checks your display settings and corrects them if needed to learn more about configuring and connecting scales to the app, see scales docid\ dmb4s0vxpoto m3uj1orf stay logged in after force close if the feedcomp app closes unexpectedly, you'll stay logged into your account so you can quickly get back to work view earlier releases 2025 docid\ t2ervkh1hobt7ovfgcb n