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Create and import session data from your XRS2 stick reader into Breedr

Set up sessions and successfully capture data on your XRS2 stick reader and import into Breedr

You can use your XRS2/XRS2i stick reader to capture data to upload into Breedr via the 'Upload' section of the web app. You can capture data about your animals, such as body condition score, as well as capture lambing data to add lambs to your Breedr account.

This help guide shows you how to:

 

Set up your XRS2 stick reader to capture data, such as animal breeds:

  1. Turn on your XRS2 by holding down the power button.
  2. Select 'Settings'.
  3. 'Animal Data'.
  4. Select the '+' icon.
  5. Enter the 'Name' and tap the top-right button to move to the next page.
  6. Select an option for 'Stored in'. You can do this by tapping the top-middle button to select the blue pencil icon to change between 'Session' and 'Lifetime' options. 'Session' data will only be available from within the session. 'Lifetime' data will be stored within the XRS2 for life; this option should be used to store animal IDs, for example.
  7. Select the data input type. You can choose between: 'A number', 'A date', 'Text', 'An animal ID tag', or 'Selected from a list'.
  8. Select 'Repeat' and choose between 'On' to repeat selections for future animals, or 'Off' to reset the next record.
  9. Save by tapping the top-right button to select the tick icon. 

 

Recommended data fields:

Please see the below table for guidance on how to set up your XRS2 for capturing different data.

Name Stored in It will always be Data input Repeat
Visual ID* Lifetime A number   Off
Sex* Lifetime Selected from a list Male
Female		 Off
Is castrated* Session Selected from a list True
False		 Off
Date of birth* Lifetime A date   Off
Animal breed* Lifetime Selected from a list Breed name OR Breed code On
Dam passport number** Lifetime An animal ID tag  Search for dam VID Off
Group* Session Text   On
Condition score Session A number   Off

*Recommended fields when creating lambs

**Dam records need to have already been saved onto the stick reader - when running a session, you can search for the dam's VID number and select her full ID number

Note: You will need to scan the lamb's EID tag. To find out more about adding sheep and what information Breedr requires to create animals, please see our guide on adding sheep to your Breedr account.

 

Set up a session template:

Once you have set up your data fields you can create a session template that can be launched as a session.

  1. Turn on your XRS2 by holding down the power button.
  2. Select 'Settings'.
  3. 'Animal Data'.
  4. Select the required data field.
  5. Choose which 'Screen order' you'd like the data field to be in.
  6. Return to 'Settings'.
  7. Select 'Favourites'.
  8. Select the star icon by tapping the top-right button.
  9. Enter the 'Name' and 'Description' and check that the 'Animal Data' field is correct.
  10. Save by tapping the top-right button to select the tick icon. 

 

Launch a session:

To capture your desired data fields, you can launch a session with the appropriate template selected.

  1. Turn on your XRS2 by holding down the power button.
  2. Select 'New Session'.
  3. Enter the 'Session Name' and 'Description'.
  4. Select the appropriate template from the 'Favourites' field. Use the top-middle button to change between templates.
  5. Launch the session by tapping the top-right button to select the tick icon. 

 

Download session data:

Once you have completed your session you can download the session using the Tru-Test Data Link app.

  1. Download the Tru-Test Data Link app and connect your stick reader.
  2. Click 'Settings' and select the required session.
  3. Select the share icon in the top-right corner.
  4. Save your data in an accessible location, for example in Google Drive to access on your computer.

 

Import session data into Breedr:

To be able to import the data into Breedr, you must ensure your file is saved as a CSV file. You can import data by logging into the Breedr web app and using the 'Upload' feature. Please see our other guides on uploading data to Breedr to assist with importing session data.

 

Relevant articles:

Connect your equipment to the Breedr app

Quick Weigh overview

What equipment is compatible with Breedr?

Update EIDs and/or VIDs against animals

 

Need some help? Use the chat window to your right on the web or the help button on your mobile app, call our Customer Support team on +44 (0) 3300 436327 or email support@breedr.co.