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6.3.1.3 Assigning animal numbers
If the transmitter numbers are automatically read when new numbers are created, an animal
number is automatically suggested. When doing this, there are two schemes to choose from
for number assignment.
6.3.1.3.1 Consecutive assignment of animal numbers
There is a counter which counts up for each new transmitter number as it is read. In this way,
all of the transmitter numbers that are registered by the identification function are linked to con-
secutive animal numbers; e.g., from 1 to 50.
You set up consecutive assignment of animal numbers as follows:
1. Choose
> Animal management > Transmitters
to go to the
New
submenu.
2. Select the
consecutive
option in
No.
.
3. If necessary, in
next
, specify the animal number at which you want automatic reading of
transmitters to start.
Note:
If you use collars, it makes sense to start with 1 and read the transmitters in order.
6.3.1.3.1 Assignment of animal numbers based on transmitter numbers
More and more often, calves are already equipped with an electronic earmark transmitter
when they are born and keep this earmark their whole lives. The automatic feeder program
has been adapted for this type of transmitter so that the registration process of the transmitters
and calves can take place completely automatically.
You set up automatic assignment of animal numbers as follows:
1. Choose
> Animal management > Transmitters
to go to the
New
submenu.
2. Select the
automatic
option in
No.
.
3. In
Range
, define the numeral range of the transmitter number that you want to use as the
animal number. The animal number can have a maximum of six digits.
Example:5-2
means that – counting from the right – the second to the fifth numeral of the
transmitter number is accepted as the animal number.
6-1
means that – counting from the
right – the first to the sixth numeral of the transmitter number is accepted as the animal num-
ber.
Summary of Contents for TAP5-CH2-25
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