Farm Sires
Background and Purpose
BoviSync allows users to use both current and new bulls in events. Many farms are using bulls that haven't been added to active sire lists. Entries and imports create "farm sires" in pedigrees, breedings, and implants when they don't exist in the BoviSync Sire database. Following the instruction below, users can edit farm sires.
The BoviSync Sire database is updated regularly with active sires. Farm Sires are merged when NAAB codes match active Sires. All events and pedigrees are updated to the active Sire. This allows reports to include Sire data items. Global sires in the BoviSync Sire database are not available to edit.
Instructions for editing farm sires
Find the farm sires by going to the semen inventory page and click on the "Farm Sires" tab
Use the pencil icon on the right side of the sire information to edit the sire.
You need read/write access to the farm to update the sires. You do not need to be an admin.
Edit the Sire Name, NAAB Code, Country, and/or the Registration ID
As of July 6, 2021:
The Registration ID supports a maximum of 12 characters
The Sire Name supports a maximum of 20 characters.
The NAAB Code supports a maximum of 10 characters.
When done editing, click the check mark to save. To cancel editing, click the X.
The sire information has now been updated and will reflect in all Active Progeny Records and Bred Events!FAQ
Q: I added a sire to my semen inventory. Why can't I see it on the Farm Sires tab?
A: A sire will not show on the Farm Sires tab if the credentials listed match an existing official sire in our database.
Q: I have an animal that is not a bull