Vetcodes

The check code adds animals to the list from the CHECK event. This event is used when the dairy specifically wants an animal checked by the veterinarian at the next opportunity. This code does not include any filters by default. This code does not include any filters by default.

The fresh code is used for animals that need to be examined by the veterinarian before they start breeding. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals with a Reproduction Code of 2 (FRESH) in the first vet check after 20 days in milk.

The pregnant code adds cows to the list for pregnancy checks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add cows with a Reproduction Code of 4 (BRED) to the first herd check after 35 days since last heat.

The pregnant - early recheck code adds cows to the list for pregnancy rechecks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add pregnant cows to the first herd check after 55 days into pregnancy.

The confirm code adds animals to the list for a final check before being dried off in preparation for calving. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals to the first herd check after 180 days into pregnancy.

The ABT code is used for animals that may have aborted and need to be examined by the veterinarian. This code does not include any filters by default.

The pregnant - do not breed code adds cows marked as do not breed to the list for pregnancy checks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add cows with a Reproduction Code of 1 (Do Not Breed) to the first herd check after 35 days since last heat.

The pregnant - heifer code adds heifers to the list for pregnancy checks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add bred heifers to the first herd check after 35 days since last heat.

The pregnant - heifer early recheck code adds heifers to the list for pregnancy rechecks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add pregnant heifers to the first herd check after 55 days into pregnancy.

The confirm heifer code adds heifers to the list for pregnancy confirmation. The default filter values tell PULSE to add heifers to the first herd check after they are confirmed pregnant.

The overdue code is used for animals that are more than 300 days into pregnancy. It is used to make sure overdue animals are not overlooked in the dry pen.

The mid-pregnancy recheck code adds animals to the list for pregnancy checks. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals to the first herd check after 90 days into pregnancy.

The missed heat code is used for animals for a potentially missed heat. The default filter values tell PULSE to add open animals that are more than 24 days since their last heat. A typical estrus cycle is 21 days, heat to heat, so if you check for pregnancy at 35 days, and the animal was checked open, you know that she has already missed at least 2 heats.

The no heat code is used for animals that were expected to have a heat since their last fresh event. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals that are more than 40 days in milk and not yet bred.

The cystic code is used for animals showing signs of heat within 10 days of the previous breeding to the list.

The XTBRD code is used for animals that are bred multiple times before they become pregnant. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals to the first herd check after they are bred more than 4 times.

The problem code is used for animals that may be problem breeders and should be added to every herd check until they are pregnant. The default filter values tell PULSE to add animals to the herd check after 120 days in milk until they are pregnant.

The HOPEN code is used for heifers over a specific age that are not yet pregnant. The default filter values tell PULSE to add heifers to the first herd check after they are 14 months old.