Activate CattleEye Integration

NOTE: Self-service integrations are only available to our DC Unlimited users. DC Pro users must contact VAS Support to connect this integration.

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 view your CattleEye measurements and alerts in the VAS PULSE Platform:

  1. In PULSE, navigate to Partners > Integrations Gallery > CattleEye.
  2. Click See Details or See Requirements on the CattleEye integration card.
  3. Follow the Connection Instructions on the right side of the page to establish the connection:
    1. Click Select Pens to choose pens that use CattleEye. Enter the pen numbers and select the correct pens from the results list.
    2. Click the Connection Status toggle and verify the status switches to Active: 

      Connection Status: Active

    3. Click Save.
    4. 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 CattleEye representative to connect the integration from their system. If requested, provide your Dairy Id and Herdcode listed on the CattleEye Integration Gallery details page.
  1. In DairyComp 305, enter PLATFORM on the command line.
  2. Click the Pulse Items tab and expand the Activity Measurement Alerts:

  3. Check if locomotion items exist. If not, use the ALTER > Items option to create or map the following items: 
    DC305Closed DairyComp305 - VAS Dairy Management Software NameItem Name (Suggested)Item TypeItem Description

    Locomotion Score Flag date

    LMSFD

    18

    Date the locomotion flag was added. Animals with a locomotion score of 50 and above are flagged for an evaluation for lameness or a hoof trim.

    Locomotion Score Flag time

    LMSFT

    23

    Time the locomotion flag was added. Animals with a locomotion score of 50 and above are flagged for an evaluation for lameness or a hoof trim.

    Locomotion Score value

    LMSV

    1

    Value 0 - 100 to indicate mobility:

NOTE: Once the CattleEye system is connected and collecting data, the CowCard Partners tab will begin to populate measurement data. See CattleEye CowCard Widget to learn more.
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