Create a FRESH Event in Pocket CowCard
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Question: How do I create a FRESH event for Pocket CowCard?
Answer: You can create a FRESH event for your animals directly in Pocket CowCard. Follow the steps below to continue:
NOTE: Pocket CowCard does not currently support event entry for triplets. If you have triplets, enter them directly into DairyComp.
- In Pocket CowCard, open an animal's CowCard and go to the Events tab.
- Tap New Event at the bottom of the screen, then tap FRESH.
- Enter FRESH event information, then tap Continue at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- You can enter information manually, by scanning a bar code, or by using an RFID device to scan information into an Item Type #31 RFID Item field. If you use an RFID device and scan multiple RFID items, Pocket CowCard asks if you want to enter the last scanned value or if you want to perform a new scan.
Enter calf details, then tap Continue at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Review the FRESH event details summary, then tap Store at bottom right corner of the screen to save the FRESH event.
FRESH Event Guidelines
Follow the guidelines below when you create a new FRESH event:
- Currently, you cannot include FRESH event content in Pocket CowCard command abbreviations.
- By default, you cannot note that a new FRESH event yielded a SOLD ALIVE calf. To remove this setting, open Administration > Settings and uncheck the box next to Prevent selection of Sold Alive Calves.
- Pocket CowCard does not automatically populate the identification number for calves for the FRESH event. You must manually enter a number or use a bar code reader if your bar code corresponds to the management ID.
- Pocket CowCard displays the same warning messages used by DairyComp when you create FRESH events.
- You can use a PREV event to change the SIRC of the calf.