Activate All4hooves Integration
NOTE: Self-service integrations are only available to our DC Unlimited users. DC Pro users must contact VAS Support to connect this integration.
How do I know which version I'm using?
Check the top of your PULSE Platform page to see if your dairy has DC Unlimited or DC Pro:
Click here to learn more about the different versions of the PULSE Platform.
Follow these steps to send All4hooves lame and trim events to your animals' CowCards in the VAS PULSE Platform, and to DC305 DairyComp305 - VAS Dairy Management Software for DairyComp Unlimited customers:
Step 1: Connect Integration in PULSE
- In PULSE, navigate to Partners > Integrations Gallery > All4hooves.
- Click See Details or See Requirements on the All4hooves integration card.
- Follow the Connection Instructions on the right side of the page to establish the connection:
- Click Select Pens to choose pens that use All4hooves. Enter the pen numbers and select the correct pens from the results list.
- Click the Connection Status toggle and verify the status switches to Active:
- Click Save.
- If necessary, click Edit Integration to make any adjustments or edits and save your changes.
IMPORTANT: If your integration does not automatically connect, contact your All4hooves representative to connect the integration from their system. If requested, provide your Dairy Id and Herdcode listed on the All4hooves Integration Gallery details page.
Step 2: Map Standard Events (DairyComp Unlimited Users Only)
- Go to DairyComp > Settings > Event Definitions in PULSE Platform.
- Find the event your dairy uses to record lameness and click the event.
- Map the event to the Standard LAME Event and click Save:
- Find the event your dairy uses to record hoof trims and click the event.
- Map the event to the Standard TRIM Event and click Save:
IMPORTANT: If your dairy has not yet created lameness or hoof trim events in DC305, you can create them in User Defined Events (ALTER\9). If you do not see LAME or TRIM as options in the Standard Event drop-down in the PULSE Platform, Contact Us for help with troubleshooting your events.
NOTE: Lame Lameness includes any abnormality which causes an animal to change the way it walks, and can be caused by a range of foot and leg conditions, including hoof ailments, hock damage, bruising, sores, or cuts. and trim events will begin to populate in the PULSE Platform (and DC305 for DairyComp Unlimited customers), and are updated after each visit from your hoof trimmer.
Lameness includes any abnormality which causes an animal to change the way it walks, and can be caused by a range of foot and leg conditions, including hoof ailments, hock damage, bruising, sores, or cuts. and trim events will begin to populate in the PULSE Platform (and DC305 for DairyComp Unlimited customers), and are updated after each visit from your hoof trimmer.