Creating Herds

What is a Herd?

A herd is a group of animals that you manage together. Herds can be organized by:

• Species or breed (e.g., "Angus Cattle", "Sheep Flock")
• Purpose (e.g., "Breeding Stock", "Market Animals")
• Age group (e.g., "Calves 2024", "Yearlings")
• Location (e.g., "North Pasture Herd")
• Any other grouping that makes sense for your operation

Creating a Herd

1. Navigate to the Herds section from the sidebar
2. Click the Add Herd button
3. Enter a name for your herd
4. Select the pasture where this herd is located
5. Add an optional description
6. Click Save

Managing Herds

Once you've created herds, you can:

• Add animals to herds
• Move animals between herds
• Move entire herds to different pastures
• View all animals in a herd at a glance
• Track herd health and statistics

Herd Organization Tips

• Start with broad categories and refine as needed
• Use clear, descriptive names
• Consider creating temporary herds for events (weaning, sorting)
• Keep breeding groups separate for easier record-keeping