Create a FRESH Event in Pocket CowCard
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.
- 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.
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.
TIP: 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.
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.