Frequently Asked Questions Can I print a pedigree from the system myself? Yes, registrations can be printed as needed after payment is made. Can I still register my sheep the old way and just send my information to the Association? Yes, registration applications can be submitted to the Suffolk Office for processing. Can I see sheep registered to my children or grandchildren? Yes, when the Suffolk Office creates a login for you be sure to communicate the youth membership related to your flock to link access. My neighbor leased a ram from me, can I give him permission to register lambs? Yes, you can record leases for a particular ram and link it to another Suffolk breeder. You can either record a short time frame of use or you can provide a blanket breeding certificate for a ram(s) that you may manage, for instance your brother or your father. I have no interest in submitting performance data; will I be able to register animals and print registration certificates? No performance data is required to register animals. Do I have to be a member of NSIP (National Sheep Improvement Program) to use this system? No but it will interface with NSIP to pull data forward for breeders using that system. Will performance data/EBVs be printed on the registration certificate? Performance data (weights, adjusted weights, scan measurements and other data) and/or EBVs will not appear on the registration certificate but will be available through the online registration program for viewing. Will I be able to do whole flock reporting on this system? Yes. It is hoped that more breeders will use that option to expand our data base and make our data more accurate. What flock management tools are available through Digital Suffolk? There are numerous tools members can use including: • Enroll whole lamb crop through flock reporting (ability to record all lambs born but not have to pay to register each) • Record any animal health treatments • Create virtual matings • Generate progeny reports • Create lambing reports • Research pedigrees of any sheep in the database How much of my entered information can be accessed by non-USSA members? Non-members can only search by registration number or generic flock ID search to see an animal’s standard registration information, progeny and NSIP data (for enrolled sheep). Non-members do not have access to complete inventories, status code changes, or member account/billing information.
Ability to view and manage your flock. For members who have children or grandchildren, your log-in can be linked with youth profiles to view and manage.
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Animal Detail Screen includes clickable progeny reports, extended pedigree and ownership history.
Manage ram lease and breeding agreements.
Ability to view sheep that have been sold.
Features to create a catalog (pdf) for sheep you currently offer for sale.
Lookup screens are provided throughout the program. No need to find that dreaded binder to find registration numbers!
Digital Suffolk Discussion Group on Facebook! A place to learn about Digital Suffolk's offerings and network with other users! NEW!
Digital Suffolk Zoom Q&A Mark Your Calendar! 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 7:30pm Central Zoom link @ www.suffolks.org
Marketplace available to publicly post animals offered for sale.
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