Creating a mob of unidentified animals

Quickly create a mob of sheep on the go and have the option to add tags at a later date

This article shows you how to add a non-identifiable (untagged) list of animals to a group via the mobile; convert animals into identifiable (tagged) animals within this group and the web version of this too. As an example, this is a useful feature if you want to keep a tally of lambs born that you will be tagging at a later date. 

Create a mob of unidentifiable animals in the mobile app:

1. Head to 'My Sheep' > 'Groups'
2. Select 'Mob of Animals'
3. Enter details > Save
4. Your group will now be available to view and move

Convert non-identifiable animals to identifiable animals (add ID tags to animals):

1. Click into the mob of animals. Use the - or + to adjust number of tags you have for this mob, then select 'Add Eartags to these animals'. If animals are already in the tagged and in the system, simply select 'Add animals' to add them into this group.

2. Enter breed; check number of tags to create is correct; enter first ID > 'Generate ID List'

3. This will generate a list of ear tag numbers in sequential order. Then tap 'Next: Select sex' 

   

4. Use the tick boxes in the upper right to select all of one sex
5. Tap on appropriate icon against each animal to change sex. Select the circled 'Castrate males' box to castrate selected males. The light green colour indicates castrated males. 'Save and finish'
6. A list of identifiable animals are now on your account.
   Note: if these were cattle and you wanted to create an on movement to send to BCMS, you need to select these animals > Manage > Move to location 'holding pen' and then approve on the regulatory dashboard

Create a herd/mob of unidentifiable animals in the web app:

1. Go to 'My Cattle' > 'Groups'
2. Select 'Group of animals'
3. Enter group details > Create group
   
   
4. Group details saved and displayed. Move animals or add identifiable animals here. To add, either upload a csv file of animal details; go to your mobile to convert animals or see Step 5 below.
5. To add identifiable animals into the mob, select 'Add animals to group' and you get this screen above. Either search animal IDs or use filters to narrow down animal search and then simply tick the animals you wish to move into this group
   Note: if these were cattle and you wanted to create an on movement to send to BCMS, you need to select these animals > Manage > Move to location 'holding pen' and then approve on the regulatory dashboard

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