To make data entry even more convenient, we’ve added a Quick Add menu to Trev that means you can easily carry out some common tasks from whichever part of the platform you’re in. Initially the Quick Add menu will include the ability to add a “draft” livestock event.
We’ll be adding to this in the future, such as the ability to create draft nutrient applications or feed events.
How do I create a Livestock Event via the Quick Add menu?
The “Add Livestock Event” option in the Quick Add menu means that you can create a “draft” livestock event on the fly from the Trev dashboard without entering the weekly report process. This is helpful when adding events while you’re out on the farm.
To create a draft livestock event:
Click on the Quick Add menu (+) in the top right corner of Trev
Select the Farm you wish to create the event for
Select the Date of the livestock event
Select a Stock Class
Select an Event Type
Complete any related settings e.g. If a Transfer In or Transfer Out then select the other Farm; if a Class Change then select the other Stock Class; or if a Death select the Cause of Death.
Enter in a Reference no. and/or Notes (optional)
Click on the blue Create Draft Event button
Once you hit the Create Draft Event button a confirmation message will appear that says “Draft livestock event has been created.” The draft livestock event is now available for you to confirm and add through the weekly report process.
Handy tip! If you’re inside the Livestock section of the weekly report process and create a draft livestock event you may need to refresh the page for the new event to display.
Don’t forget! You’ll need to be Full Access, Authorised, Editor, Reporter for a farm to show in the dropdown list. If you have Reporter access to the selected Farm you’ll be able to create an event for a date that falls within the timeframe of any reports that are pending, due or overdue.
What does a “draft” livestock event mean?
When a livestock event is in a draft state it means it will not be included in the Analytics reporting. For example, a draft event of a livestock death won’t contribute to your stock reconciliation table, or death rate (%) metrics until it has been confirmed.
How do I confirm and add a livestock event created in the Quick Add menu?
A livestock event that is created via the Quick Add function will remain in a draft state until confirmed in your weekly report process.
To do this, navigate to the Stock Module of the weekly report process. You’ll see this event sitting at the top of the Livestock Event section (shaded blue) along with any other events that require review.
You can take 1 of 3 actions for a draft livestock event:
Confirm the event simply by clicking the green tick icon.
Edit the event and update details by clicking on the blue edit (pen) icon.
Reject the event by clicking the red cross icon.
You can also click on the expand ( > ) icon to the left of this event to see more details.
Why do I have to confirm and add a livestock event created in the Quick Add menu?
Trev is always looking at ways to improve data quality and integrity. We think the Quick Add menu is a great way to quickly add events while you’re out on the farm or on the road. In order to preserve data quality we think it’s important to provide the opportunity to review any events added on the fly to ensure accuracy. This should prevent instances like an accidental double up or help with times when all the exact details aren’t known on the spot.
Don’t forget! A livestock event that is in a draft state, won’t be included in the Analytics reporting. For example a draft event of a livestock death will not contribute to your stock reconciliation table, or death rate (%) metrics until it’s confirmed. As soon as it’s confirmed it’ll appear in Analytics.