What is the Weight ranges graph?
Looking at past weighings, this graph highlights trends over time and shows the proportion of animals that are on track to meeting their targets and those who are not. There are 3 categories animals can fall in:
Above target
Ideal
Underweight
Each category is represented by a colour and if more than 10% of animals in the selected weighing are underweight, they will be highlighted in red.
How do I read the Weight ranges graph?
The Weight ranges graph shows the weight range percentage on the left and the weighings along the bottom. Each bar represents a weighing and your selected weighing is shown on the right. Each colour represents a different weight range meaning you can easily see the portion of animals in each category and any trends over time. To see a detailed breakdown of animals in each category, see the table below the graph.
Weight ranges breakdown
The weigh name and date of weighing
Each bar represents a weighing and adds animals into 3 categories (Above target, Ideal & Underweight). Ideal targets are calculated using the animals Liveweight BV and animals within 5% of their ideal weight will show in the Ideal category.
If more than 10% of animals at the weighing are underweight, the bar will have a red outline and a message under the graph.
The table shows how many animals are in the different categories along with the percentage breakdown.
If more than 10% of animals at the weighing are underweight, those animals will be highlighted red in the table.
Printing
If you'd like to print the Weight ranges graph, click Print as shown below. This will download a PDF copy of the report.
How do I change the weighing information I'm looking at?
Using the filters on the top left you can update the weighing by choosing:
Age Group (Autumn or Spring born animals)
Weighing date
Breed
Note: As you change the filters, the graph will update all the weighings to include the same animals as the weighing you're viewing. This gives you a like for like comparison.
How can I see which animals are in each category?
Using the Export Animal Information option in the Manage Animals tab, you can see which animals are included in each category (Above Target, Ideal & Underweight). To do this:
Use the Export Animal Information option in the Manage Animals tab.
Once you open the spreadsheet, find the heading Weight Compared to Ideal (Column G) as this is the percentage variation from an animals ideal weight.
The following percentages apply to the categories:
Above Target: > 5%
Ideal: -5% - 5%
Below Target: < - 5%
For example, if you have an animal which has a -15% weight compared to ideal, this means the animal is Below Target. If the animal has a 15% weight compared to ideal, this means the animal is Above Target.
Things to keep in mind
Only female animals are shown in the Weight ranges graph. Male animals are excluded.
If you've purchased animals into your herd, any liveweights they had recorded in the previous herd will not show on the Young stock trend graph.
Because all animals in the weighing have the same target mating date, they are given the same birth date. This means younger animals will need to work harder to reach their target weight compared to older animals.