User Guide – Weight Recording

The Weight module allows maintaining a historical record of weight and body condition for all animals on the farm. This information is essential for evaluating nutrition, growth, and preparing cows for reproduction and production.

Overview

• The screen displays all current farm animals available for weight recording.
• You can select the date at the top; this does not reload the page, it only assigns the date to the record being saved.

The table lists:

• Animal ID and name
• Group and batch
• Weight (kg)
• Body Condition Score (BCS)

Data Entry

1. Select the date at the top.
2. For each animal, enter:
   • Weight (kg): value measured on the scale.
   • Body Condition Score (BCS): select from the list the visual score from 1 to 5 (including decimals if applicable).
3. Once the information is complete, click the Register button to save the data.

Viewing Results

• The records are saved in the individual animal file, within its growth and production history.
• They can also be viewed in reports, integrated into:
  • Growth curves by group.
  • Body condition evolution.
  • Comparisons with nutritional and reproductive targets.

Recommendations

• Maintain periodic weight records for young animals and transition cows to ensure they reach reproductive target weights.
• Evaluate body condition together with weight to detect nutritional issues (e.g., overly thin or overconditioned cows).
• Use the same BCS scale across the farm to avoid subjective variations.