When adding animals into Breedr, you have two options for scanning. If you are recording weights and using a chute, use Quick Weigh. If you are scanning EIDs and adding animals to Breedr for the first time, you can use Quick Scan.
See instructions on compatible Bluetooth devices and how to connect them here or check the table below. If you do not have compatible equipment, read how to use Chute Mode manually.
Quick Weigh - Records animals' weight information as they go through the chute.
Quick Scan - Scan multiple animals without using the chute or capturing their weights.
Setup Session - Set parameters to draft animals into groups or locations based on conditions such as weight, sex, or date on farm.
Note: Breedr only works with the following Bluetooth-enabled hardware devices, each device varies in its compatibility with iOS or Android mobiles/tablets.
Note: iOS and Android devices vary in how they connect with the Breedr app: see how
Quick Weigh
From the homepage, select 'Quick/Manage Chute.'
Select 'Quick Weigh.'
Tap the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen.
Select the device you wish to connect.
Scan the animal's EID as it enters the chute. If the animal has not been added, a red 'NO MATCH' message will appear. Select 'Add Animal' at the bottom of the screen.
Fill in the animal's information and select 'Save and finish.'
Note: When creating the next animal, the information from the previous animal will automatically populate, except for the EID and VID.
Once the animal's weight has stabilized, tap the 'Next' button and let the next animal in the chute.
Note: You can tap the refresh button or type in the weight manually.
When you have finished scanning all your animals, tap the red Stop/Save button and select 'Save and finish session.'
Note: 'Return to session later' will store the session on only the device the session was recorded on.
Quick Scan
The Quick Scan feature allows you to scan multiple animals' EIDs without using the chute or capturing their weights.
Go to the 'Sessions' screen and select 'Quick Scan.'
Connect Bluetooth and scan an animal's EID. Animals that have already been added will appear, and EIDs not added to Breedr will say 'Tag not recognized.'
To add animals with unrecognized tags, tap on 'Stop/Save' and then tap "Add" to input their details.
Once all animals have been added, you can tap 'Manage' to add activities. Click 'Manage' to add breeding activities, medicines, create a move off, and more.
Tap 'Continue session' to add more animals or 'Save and finish' to end the session.
Setup Session:
Set parameters to draft animals into groups or locations. You can set a draft based on an animal's weight, sex, or date on farm. Once the draft has been set up, you can use Quick Weigh and run animals through the Chute as you would normally.
Select 'Sessions' from the bottom of the screen.
Tap 'Setup Session.'
Enter a template name, this can be saved for future use.
If you would like to add activities, you can either Update Animal or use the Animal Value Calculator.
Tap the yellow + icon to add a draft parameter. Choose whether you would like to draft to groups or locations, and then choose the conditions for the draft.
Conditions include weight, sex, and days on farm.
Tap 'Launch session.'
For a more detailed explanation of Sessions, go to the Draft into Groups and Locations using Setup Session article.
Need some help? Use the chat window to your right on the web, or the help button on mobile. Call our Customer Success team at +1 (833) 980-1926, or email support supportusa@breedr.co.