Using a multiple Sire Group in Stockbook

How do I use a multiple Sire Group in Stockbook?

There are two ways you can use a multiple sire group in Stockbook.

1. When adding an animal, example a calf or a lamb, you can use the multiple sire group in the sire. 
2. A multiple sire group can be used when joining females.

Before you can use the multiple sire group, you must first create one. See Creating a Multiple Sire group on how to create a multiple sire group.

To add a multiple sire group to a new animal:

Step 1

1. Click on the Add tab in the Animals screen

Step 2

1. Fill out the animals details.
2. In Birth Details click on the Sire drop down box
3. Select the multiple sire group that you have created for this purpose.
4. Finish entering the animal details and select OK.

The animal now has a record of all the sires that were used with the joining of its birthing dam.

To use a multiple sire group when joining females

Step 1

1. Select the females that are to be joined
2. Click on the Events tab
3. Select the Joinings (Bulk) menu option
4. Click on the OK button

Step 2

1. Enter the applicable joining information. 
2. Click on the Sire drop down box
3. Select the multiple sire group.
4. Click on the OK button.

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Step 4

1. Click on the Yes button to confirm that you want to record the nominated mating type for the selected females.