How to manage the semen bank on DairyLogs

Track bull straws in the DairyLogs semen bank with company, batch, expiry, cost per straw, and on-hand counts.

Breeding → Semen bank lists bull straws on hand with company/batch, expiry (expired flagged), and cost per straw. Keep it current so AI logging and conception-rate charts use real inventory.

Steps

Open Semen bank: Go to Breeding → Semen bank (/dashboard/breeding/semen-bank).
Add or adjust straws: Add receipts with bull, company, batch, straw count, cost, and expiry. Adjust counts when straws are damaged or transferred.
Use on AI: When logging insemination, select the straw/lot so on-hand decreases and overview conception rate by semen stays accurate.

DairyLogs semen bank with bull straws expiry and cost per straw — Semen bank

Tips

Clear expired straws promptly—overview highlights expiring inventory.
Cost per straw feeds breeding economics when you review sire choices.

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 is the DairyLogs semen bank?

Breeding → Semen bank lists straws, company/batch, expiry, and cost per straw.

02Does logging AI reduce straw count?

Yes—selecting semen on an insemination consumes from the bank so on-hand stays correct.

03Why are straws marked expired?

The expiry date on that batch has passed. Do not use expired inventory for breeding.

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Breeding → Semen bank lists bull straws on hand with company/batch, expiry (expired flagged), and cost per straw. Keep it current so AI logging and conception-rate charts use real inventory.

Steps

Open Semen bank: Go to Breeding → Semen bank (/dashboard/breeding/semen-bank).
Add or adjust straws: Add receipts with bull, company, batch, straw count, cost, and expiry. Adjust counts when straws are damaged or transferred.
Use on AI: When logging insemination, select the straw/lot so on-hand decreases and overview conception rate by semen stays accurate.

Tips

Clear expired straws promptly—overview highlights expiring inventory.
Cost per straw feeds breeding economics when you review sire choices.

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