If you do not have an integrated drafting/sorting gate or a Tru-Test Dairy Drafter/Sort Gate, you will need to set the draft (sort) times and the type of drafting you are doing. The type of drafting will determine which animals are selected by the algorithm for drafting. For example, if you draft for heat, animals on heat will be selected. If you draft for health, animals with potential health issues will be selected.
📝 Drafting (sorting) can only be configured in the web app.
📝 You can only configure drafting (sorting) if you have admin permissions.
📝 If you have an integrated drafting/sorting gate or a Tru-Test Dairy Drafter/Sort Gate, the drafting configuration should not be modified without the assistance of the Smart Farming Support team. See Understanding the drafting configuration for the Dairy Drafter/Sort Gate.
📝 If you are drafting for Heat, the default For Breeding rule in the 'In Heat' Action List has some extra settings.
To configure drafting in the web app:
Click on Farm Settings, then Drafting.
Add a milking time and edit the time and reasons for drafting.
📝 Milking times must always add up to cover the full 24 hours e.g.Morning milking 05:00 to 10:00 Heat and Health
Middle of the day 10:00 to 15:00
Evening milking 15:00 to 19:00 Health
Night 19:00 to 05:00
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Using a health action list for extra settings relating to Heat