In this day and age with so many different DNA tests being offered, trying to figure out which one you should use or actually need on any given animal can be quite challenging. The following is an attempt to serve as an explanation of the various tests being offered and also suggestions for which groups…
How to do an ASA Member Search: In order to avoid multiple non-member buyer numbers, ASA recommends you look up buyer accounts prior to starting an online transfer job. If you simply type in name and address at time of transfer, the system is designed to look for a match, however, any slight variation in spelling…
1.Log in to Herdbook (Want to know how to log-in?) 2.Click the “My Account” Tab 3. Click “Pay Account Balance” (We ONLY Accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) 4. Click on the Add Payment option in the green box in the lower right hand corner in order to pay the bill. This page shows you what the prior balance owed…
There are a handful of DNA-related errors and warnings that can potentially hold up the processing of a job or cause confusion. ERRORS Q: What does this mean? A: All calves resulting from purchased embryos must be parent verified before they can be registered. It is important to note that the DNA testing must go…
Becoming a member of the American Simmental Association is an easy, cost-saving process that holds many hidden gems for those progressive cattlemen and women that chose to become part of our team Simmental. As with any membership decision, we realize that there are a number of factors that influence your decision at hand. Cost A…
The Processing Team has noticed a high frequency of questions about changing animal names, and questions on using/adding a prefix. Below is a quick question and answer on two of the most common “name/prefix questions”: Can I change the name of the animal and add my account prefix? No, you can change the “name portion” of an…
1. Log in (click here for instructions). 2. Start a Manual Job (click here for instructions). 3. Once spreadsheet loads, select the “Transfer” tab at top of page. 4. Under AnmRegNbr column, enter the registration number of the animal you want to transfer. 5. Under AcctNbr column, enter the account number of the buyer. Please…
There are several reasons why it is better for you (the member) to register animals online rather than mailing in a data/registration application. It is simple and easy to log onto Herdbook.org and start a new job. If you have never registered an animal online click here for a quick “how to” tutorial. Our…
1. “Log In” to your account. 2.Go to “Data Entry” —Select “Online” 3.Click “Manual Job” 4.Type in a title of the Job Something to remind yourself what you are doing/did in the job 5. Select “Animal Data Reporting” 6.Select “Start new job” at the bottom of the page. 7.This will open a spread sheet 8. Need to Register…
These are the steps to log into Herdbook Services: 1. Go to http://www.simmental.org 2. Select “Herdbook Services” 3. Select “Log In” in the upper left or right hand corner. 4. Enter Member Number/Account Number 5. Enter password (Forgot Password?) 6. Select “Log in” You have successfully logged in!
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