Datamars Livestock cloud software | Help Centre

Before you start - Updating software

Updating web browsers

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.

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Downloading and installing Google Chrome

Google Chrome offers a smooth, optimised browsing experience

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Updating Data Link for PC

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

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Updating the Data Link app for Android smartphone

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

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Updating the Data Link app for Apple iPhone

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

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Uploading sessions into Datamars Livestock

Upload options supported by Tru-Test devices

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

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Uploading sessions using the Data Link app for Android smartphone

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

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Uploading sessions using the Data Link app for Apple iPhone

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

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Uploading session files from a computer

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

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Uploading sessions using Data Link PC software

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

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Uploading session files from a 5000 indicator

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

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Uploading new or custom data

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

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Working with groups

What is a group?

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

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Creating a group

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

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Editing and deleting groups

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

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Assigning animals to a group

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

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Splitting animals into different groups

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

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Moving animals from one group to another

Move animals already assigned to one group into a different group

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Using Datamars Livestock

Activating your Datamars Livestock cloud software subscription

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

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Creating and deleting farms

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

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

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

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

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

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Editing data on Datamars Livestock cloud software

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

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Exporting data to your computer

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

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What to do when an animal is sold

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

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What to do when an animal dies

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

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Deleting sessions

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

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