How to edit an animal on DairyLogs

Edit a DairyLogs animal from its profile to update tag, stall, breed, status, pedigree, and other herd fields.

When tag, stall, breed, status, or pedigree details change, edit the animal from its profile so milk, breeding, and health logs stay keyed to the correct record.

Before you start

The animal must already exist on the herd list.
You need permission to edit animals on the farm.

Steps

Open the animal profile: From Herd, click the animal’s row to open /dashboard/herd/[id].
Start Edit: Use Edit on the profile (or go to /dashboard/herd/[id]/edit) to open the animal form with current values.
Update and save: Change tag, stall, species/breed, status, health, pedigree, or value fields as needed, then save. Confirm the profile and herd list show the updates.

Edit starts from the animal profile

Tips

Keep tag format stable—renaming mid-season confuses parlor entry unless everyone is told.
Moving stalls here updates stall counts and stall P&L without a separate transfer workflow.

Ready to try this on your farm? Create a free DairyLogs account and follow the same steps in your dashboard.

— FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Where do I edit an animal in DairyLogs?

Open the animal from Herd, click Edit on the profile (or visit /dashboard/herd/[id]/edit), update fields, and save.

02Can I change the animal tag later?

Yes—edit the tag on the animal form. Prefer a one-time correction so historical milk and health rows still match how staff speak about the animal.

03Does editing status remove milk history?

No. Status and profile edits do not delete past milk, feed, or health records; they change how the animal appears going forward.

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