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FarmWizard can download the identity of the animal's genetic dam from the BCMS CTS database.  This is a useful function for beef finishers because the Genetic Dam ID is not included in the passport bar code.

 

This is only possible 24 hours after the animal has been entered into your FarmWizard account and the resulting "On" movement has been reported to the BCMS.  This is because the CTS system usually needs 24 hours to update your cattle on holding file after the "On" movement is reported.

 

To download genetic Dam IDs, proceed as follows:

 

1.Ensure at least 24 hours has elapsed since the "On" movement was reported (this gives time for the Government database to be fully updated)

2.Go to the Herd Manager main menu and click on Differences under the BCMS Interface sub-menu

3.Click the button Download missing Dam IDs and wait for a few seconds

 

After your herd data has been updated, the Dam ID will be visible on the animal's identity record.

Note: the Dam ID is only added if the Dam ID is blank i.e. it will was update of amend an existing Dam ID.