--- title: Projected Calves by Sire & Semen Type slug: help/en-us/pulse/projected-calves-by-sire-and-semen-type docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:08:54.264Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### How do I add a widget to my Dashboard or Overview Page? To add this widget to your Dashboard or Overview page, check the box for it under the Herd category in the [Page Customization](docId\:CeKAg1AHTU0NBOEfHDm47) options. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/5UIlnyqBkF0PWGNFcPxkh_herd-widgets.png" size="43" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../../Resources/Images/Platform/dashboard/herd-widgets.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/dashboard/herd-widgets.png" position="flex-start" width="956" height="637" darkWidth="956" darkHeight="637" showCaption="false"} ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### What permissions do I need to view this widget? To view this widget on a Dashboard or Overview Page, your user account must be assigned to a Role with Herd Read permissions. See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:gW6ZX7tfC4IhSbrtOzc_V) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId:9YjUkdzFab0KkO1HW0Mxj) for more information. ::: The Projected Calves by Sire & Semen Type dairy widget identifies the expected number of calves to be born in upcoming months, including data for 7 to 8 months. This information helps to plan for Replacement Heifers that will be added to your herd by month. It also allows you to analyze parentage information for your calves. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/JyplQo4UGBPOazUMnhQcs_proj-calves-widget.png" size="28" width="990" height="734" darkWidth="990" darkHeight="734" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} Reference the following to understand the data in this widget. **Semen Type**: Identifies the type of semen used to conceive the calf. Available types are: - **Sexed (S): **Semen that has been analyzed and sorted based on the X/Y chromosome in the individual sperm cells. For dairy cows, this type of semen has mostly X-chromosome sperm cells to increase the likelihood of producing heifer calves. - **Unsexed (U): **Semen that has not been sorted based on the X/Y chromosome in the sperm cells. - **Unknown (?): **Semen for which the bull NAAB code was not specified. - **Beef (B):** Semen produced by a beef bull. Beef semen is a lower-cost option and may provide additional advantages, including improved conception rates and lower calf birth weight for calving ease. Heifer and bull calves with a beef sire are designated for beef production. :::ExpandableHeading ## Related Topics - [Dashboard](docId\:wXU7MPruZhzYoaNW2BCFw) - [Projected Calves by Sire & Semen Type for All Dairies](docId\:GQYcqTSzn3GodK_MD4Jlc) :::