How to Look up Calving Intervals on MyHerdStats
4 September 2024Using existing statutory cattle traceability data (births, deaths, and movements), ScotEID has collated this data to provide an insight into herd performance on an online platform, MyHerdStats. Through a series of charts, tables, and key performance indicators (KPIs) MyHerdStats provides information on fertility and mortality.
MyHerdStats can be used to identify how many and which cows fail to meet the 410-day calving interval threshold being introduced from 2025 onwards for the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS). Calves born to dams exceeding this individual threshold will not receive payment under SSBSS. This threshold may change over time.
Steps to see your My HerdStats calving interval data
1. Log into ScotEID.
2. Click on MyHerdStats. You will need to expand the ScotMoves+ (Births/Deaths/Sales…) tab to see it listed.
3. This will open a new log in page. Use the same log in and password as you used to access ScotEID.
4. Use the menu on the left-hand side to select Cow Efficiency.
5. You can select any 12-month period using the calendar icon at the top right of the screen.
6. You will then see a graph showing how many cows fall into each calving interval range.
7. Clicking on each column on the graph will open a list of cow ear tags. Note: Only cows with a calving interval established on your holding will appear. Purchased cows who have previous calving interval data in Scotland are not included until they calve on your holding. Similarly ScotEID does not hold historic calving records for calves born outside Scotland, so any cows bought in from elsewhere in the UK will not appear on this list.
8. A printout of this page can be obtained by clicking on the printer icon at the top right.
Next Steps
Regularly reviewing MyHerdStats data in conjunction with other farm records and discussing this with your vet or advisor will help monitor progress in your herd’s performance. A funded specialist plan could help give you bespoke advice on any aspect of animal health and welfare concerning your herd.
This guide is part of the article, How Should Suckler Cow Herds Prepare For Changes To Support?
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