Using MINDA, you can import Body Condition Scores (BCS) for your animals. When importing Body Condition Scores, you'll need to know:
Date the animal(s) were condition scored
Animal ID
Condition Score
Important:
Animal ID must be Cow number, BID or EID (If using EID make sure there is a space after the first 3 numbers i.e. 123 456789012345).
Date must be formatted DD/MM/YYYY or DD/MM/YY using either a "/" or "."
How do I import Body Condition Scores?
Select Event Recorder from the dashboard and then select Import. Next go through the steps on screen.
Step 1. Select the Event type & file
When you first head into the Import tool, choose Liveweight as your event type then select your import file.
Tip: If you're having trouble with your import file, try our Body Condition Score template.
Step 2. Review file headers
Using the drop down options, match the headers with the columns in your import file. The headers you'll need to match are:
Animal ID
Date
Body Condition Score
Note: If your import file contains a header row, make sure you tick File contains a header row.
Step 3. Validate and edit
MINDA will check your import file and if there are any issues, rows with invalid information will be highlighted. Depending on the number of invalid rows, you can either:
Fix them from within the Import tool
Download the invalid rows file at the end
Tip: To fix invalid rows, type into the boxes and add the correct information.
Step 4. Confirm details
Review the Events you're about to import. If you need to edit anything, use the Previous button otherwise click Finish.
Your Events should now show in the Holding Pen where you can approve them.