HerdTrack Order Forms
HerdTrack Current User
Information
If you would like to update your HerdTrack
database with the most current EPDs, send us an EPD Request file.
Include your credit card information in the file and we will charge your
account the $25 fee. Otherwise you can phone in your credit card
information or send us a check. To create an EPD Request file To send the EPD Request file to the AGA
Upgrade to HerdTrack v. 1.5.1 - this version is required to run HerdTrack on Windows 2000 or XP operating systems. Version 1.5.1 is fully compatible with all Windows 95 and later operating systems and includes new reports and an expanded help file. Current users may upgrade to version 1.5.1 at no charge - just contact us!
Click the topics below for more information:
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Downloads
- reports and AI sires |
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Tutorials - includes helpful screen shots. |
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Reports:
Sale Catalog Report 3G - includes three generation pedigree
Palpation Report - shows most likely calving date based on palpation information.
Weaning Summary ADG - updated report now includes average daily gain calculations.
Click here to request reports sent to you via email.
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Ultrasound Data - Follow these steps to update your database with ultrasound data:
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Create a group of animals that have ultrasound data on file with the AGA.
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Go to File | Export to Association and select file type Request for Performance Update.
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Email the file created to herdtrack@gelbvieh.org
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We will send a performance update including ultrasound data.
Note: The AGA accepts Ultrasound Images from any APTC Certified Lab. Barnsheets must be requested from the AGA in advance. For more information please click here.
HerdTrack New User Information
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the most practical and powerful cow/calf software
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software features - click here
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system requirements - click here
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purchase price of $350.00 (single user license) plus shipping and handling charges of $10.00
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getting ready for HerdTrack - click here
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HerdTrack informational brochure is available, just send your name and mailing address to us at: herdtrack@gelbvieh.org
Want to see more? Click here to download the complete HerdTrack help file. Screen shots and detailed descriptions of the software features are included. Compressed (ZIP) file size = 168KB. Uncompressed file size = 2MB
Internet Explorer 5.5
Pentium 200 or higher chip
32 MB of RAM
50 MB of hard drive
CD ROM
Operating System: Windows 95 or later (95/98/ME/2000/XP)
Ordering - Call 303.465.2333, or click below to open an order form:
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Canadian Gelbvieh Association Members - order HerdTrack software directly from the AGA. The CGA will send your CGA recorded animals at no additional charge upon request. Special instructions must be followed to successfully import data from both AGA and CGA.
You must have the browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 installed on your computer to run HerdTrack. This does not mean you must be connected to the internet to use HerdTrack. HerdTrack simply utilizes certain files from MSIE 5.5 to operate.
What browser am I using? Click here to find out.
You can download IE 5.5 at no charge from the Microsoft website www.microsoft.com.
If you prefer to get your copy of MSIE 5.5 on CD, you may
call Microsoft at 1-800-642-7676. The CD cost is $10. (AD Code is 00401, or
05989 for Canadian customers. Details at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/webcd/default.asp)
What else is needed to be able to use this exciting new software?
In addition to the system requirements outlined below, HerdTrack users should have basic computer and email skills. Click here to read more.
Comprehensive cow-calf management
Complete performance data tracking and adjustment calculations
Pedigree Exploration
User defined fields
Electronic data exchange between AGA and Breeder
Mating and breeding tools
Powerful query and grouping tools
Animal location tracking
Powerful standard reports and customizable reporting via Crystal Reports (user must purchase their own copy of Crystal Reports to customize reports. please contact AGA before purchasing Crystal Reports)
Support is available in the form of the Help file that comes with the Software, articles and tips in Gelbvieh World magazine, and on this web site. Seedstock users can also call or email the AGA office with questions or problems.
New users should be able to:
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Send email with file attachments - this is necessary to exchange data electronically via the internet.
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Understand file locations on your computer and your desktop.
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Work in MS Windows including resizing windows, mousing, selecting records and copying/pasting information.
Keeping on Track with HerdTrack
Q: You start entering your calf data into HerdTrack and realize you are missing a sire or dam, what do you do?
A: There are many solutions for this problem. If you recently purchased that cow or bull, just call the AGA and we will send you that animal record at no charge. If you are missing an A.I. sire or an E.T. donor dam that you don’t own, you can always request those animal records from the AGA for $2.50 each. Or the most economical solution is to enter that cow or bull’s information into HerdTrack. You would do that by:
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Click on the “New Animal” icon located on the toolbar.
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Enter as much information about that animal as you can. You will need to enter the registration number for that animal for calves to get the correct parentage. If you don’t have the registration number you can go to the AGA website at www.gelbvieh.org and find the animal under the AGA animal search page. If you don’t have the parentage records in your HerdTrack, simply click on the box on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Then select the breed percent and enter the breed makeup, by clicking on the box located to the right of the yellow breed makeup box. Now enter the breed makeup for that animal. The total breed percent must equal 100. Then click “OK”.
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When you have finished entering animal information click “NEXT”. This will bring you to the “Animal Main” screen where you can enter additional information.
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Now you are ready to finish entering your calf data.
Q: When sending registrations via HerdTrack how do I know which file I should be choosing?
A: HerdTrack Version 1.5.1 offers you three different file types.
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New Data (N file): You will be using this file most of the time. Select the New Data file to submit initial recordings, registrations, weight updates, and transfers.
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EPD Request on all animals (E file): You would send this file to request updated EPDs. This file contains all animals in your HerdTrack database. The association will generate a file containing updated EPDs for all animals, as long as a registration or AGA recordation number exists for all animals. EPDs are updated twice a year and there is a $25 charge to generate updated EPDs.
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Performance Update Request (P file): You seldom use this file. This file is used to update your HerdTrack database with ultrasound data, EPD information, or performance information not submitted through HerdTrack. You use this file to manage corrections and data recalculations.
If you are currently using HerdTrack Version 1.3.1 you can upgrade today to Version 1.5.1 for no additional charge. Call the AGA office to get your free upgrade at 303-465-2333.
EPDs on line
phone: 303.465.BEEF
fax: 303.465.2339
email: info@gelbvieh.org
American Gelbvieh Association
10900 Dover Street
Westminster, CO 80021
05/27/09