EC 9 - MOVE Event

The Move event (ECClosed Event code 9) allows you to update an animal's record when you move it to a different pen. See the topics below for help with this event:

Define Details for this Event

The details listed below are typical for a Move event; however, be aware that the details you see in the mobile app may vary based on the DC305Closed DairyComp305 - VAS Dairy Management Software command that created the event. If any fields other than the animal IDClosed Identifier are required to process an animal, they are marked with an * (asterisk) symbol in the app.

The ID of the animal that is being moved to a new pen. This field is automatically populated with the animal ID when you add it to the list. You can tap the animal's ID number to view its CowCard.

The date that the animal was added to the event. This field can be changed based on the following:

  • The new date cannot be later than the animal's birth date.
  • The new date cannot be later than the animal's current Fresh date.
  • The new date cannot exceed 365 days in the past.

For more information about event dates and how to change them, see Changing Event Dates.

The pen to which you are moving the animal.

If you select a pen that conflicts with the animal's current state, the app will display a warning. For instance, if you attempt to move an animal to a dry pen, and the animal is not currently dry, the app will ask you to confirm before continuing:

The technician who added the animal to this event. Tap this field to select from a list of available technicians.

The names and numbers in the TechnicianClosed Tech is short for Technician. list come from the Technician Table in DC305. This table is optional in DC305, so if you do not see any names here in the mobile app, you need to make sure that a DC305 admin has created this table so that it can synchronize to the PULSE Platform. Once it has been created, a code number and name can be assigned to each technician, and members with DC305 admin permissions can add and remove technician names as necessary. The mobile app requires an active data or WiFi connection to synchronize updates.

What Happens When I Process Changes for this Event?

When you tap the Process My Changes button in the mobile app, it sends your updates forward to DairyComp 305 (WiFi or data connection required).

When DairyComp 305 receives the updates, it records a Move event for each completed animal and records the EDAYClosed Event day as the date the event was completed in the mobile app. It also updates each animal's CowCard with its new pen number.

See Processing Your Changes for more information on how the mobile app, the PULSE Platform, and DairyComp 305 work together to process your changes.

IMPORTANT:
  • If you have not selected the New Pen for an animal in this event, the app will not include that animal when it sends the batch Bred event updates back to DairyComp 305.
  • Any incomplete animals will remain visible in the mobile app Bred event until you either remove them from the list or finish defining their details and process the changes again.

See also Details Required to Process Animals in an Event for examples of how the mobile app displays complete vs incomplete animals.

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Need Help Adding Animals to this Event?

See the following topics:

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