Datamars Livestock

Moon Greathead

Brad Nieper

Rosemary Stone

Help and tips for using Datamars Livestock cloud software

Datamars Livestock cloud software

To get the most out of Datamars Livestock Cloud Software, check that your web browser is on the latest version and update it, if necessary.

Updating web browsers

Google Chrome offers a smooth, optimised browsing experience

Downloading and installing Google Chrome

Before you upload files from your Windows computer into Datamars Livestock, you should update Data Link for PC.

Updating Data Link for PC

Before you can upload files from your Android smartphone into Datamars Livestock, you should update the Data Link app.

Updating the Data Link app for Android smartphone

Before you can upload files from your iPhone into Datamars Livestock, you should update the Data Link app.

Updating the Data Link app for Apple iPhone

Before you start - Updating software

Depending on which Tru-Test device you have, there are different methods available for uploading your session files

Upload options supported by Tru-Test devices

One click session uploading to Datamars Livestock from your Tru-Test Bluetooth® device

Uploading sessions using the Data Link app for Android smartphone

Upload sessions from an XRS2i/XRS2 or SRS2i/SRS2 stick reader, EziWeigh7i, S3 or 5000 indicator to Datamars Livestock cloud software

Uploading sessions using the Data Link app for Apple iPhone

Multiple session files saved on your computer can be uploaded to Datamars Livestock cloud software

Uploading session files from a computer

Upload session files to Datamars Livestock cloud software using Data Link PC software

Uploading sessions using Data Link PC software

Upload session files to Datamars Livestock cloud software directly from a 5000 indicator.

Uploading session files from a 5000 indicator

Any animal data can be imported as a new column or to update an existing column so long as it's in the right format

Uploading new or custom data

Uploading sessions into Datamars Livestock

Create a 'group' in order to track the weights of a number of animals against a target.

What is a group?

Create a group in the Actions or Groups screen to track your animals to a target weight

Creating a group

Rename a group, adjust target weights, or delete a group in Datamars Livestock cloud software

Editing and deleting groups

When you upload a session, assign the animal IDs and weights in that session to a group

Assigning animals to a group

After you have uploaded a session file, you may want to split animals into different groups

Splitting animals into different groups

Move animals already assigned to one group into a different group

Moving animals from one group to another

Working with groups

After registering with Datamars Livestock, activate your subscription to enjoy unlimited use of the free Base plan

Activating your Datamars Livestock cloud software subscription

Create a second farm, or delete an existing farm on the Subscription screen

Creating and deleting farms

Invite users such as veterinarians or animal managers to view your farm data on Datamars Livestock cloud software

Inviting users to view or access your farm on Datamars Livestock cloud software

Understanding the different data types and how they are handled in Datamars Livestock cloud software

Types of data: life data, session data, and animal IDs

Change or delete data in a session file and re-upload to Datamars Livestock

Editing data on Datamars Livestock cloud software

Download data from your sessions, groups or all animals to utilise in other data management systems

Exporting data to your computer

Update the status of sold animals in Datamars Livestock in order to remove them from your groups

What to do when an animal is sold

Update the status of dead animals in Datamars Livestock in order to remove them from your groups

What to do when an animal dies

Sessions can be deleted from the Sessions screen, or you can delete the farm and create a new farm to start from scratch