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Herd and farm management

User Guide

Setup, smart agenda, plan limits, and daily use

First Setup

Plans and Animal Limits

Account, Plan and Agenda Tabs

Smart Agenda Protocols

Ready-made protocol templates are available for vaccines, post-calving checks, pregnancy, dry period and treatment follow-ups. Users can choose which templates are enabled from Account > Agenda.

Critical Herd Timing

These are general herd management guidelines. They may vary by breed, age, body condition, farm goals, local conditions, and veterinary protocol.

ActionTypical timing / rangeHow to track in Alprivo
Estrus cycleAverage 21 days; often 18-24 days.Add an estrus record and create a check task 21 days later.
Estrus durationAbout 6-24 hours; average around 18 hours.Record the observation time in notes.
Pregnancy checkEarly check often around 28-35 days; confirmation around 45-60 days.Create tasks at +30 and +60 days after insemination.
Gestation lengthAbout 283 days in cattle.Plan the expected calving date.
Dry-offUsually 45-60 days before expected calving.Create a dry-off task about 60 days before calving.
Pre-calving preparationClose monitoring often starts about 21 days before expected calving.Create a pre-calving check task.
Post-calving first checkThe first 24-48 hours are critical for dam and calf.Create a dam/calf check task for the next day.
Calf weaningCommonly 60-90 days depending on farm protocol.Create a task for the target weaning date after birth.

Note: This table is not veterinary advice or a prescription. It is intended for record keeping and reminders.

Daily Use

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