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Previous Registry Program
Digital Suffolk
We are excited to transition to a new registry software program that offers additional value-added benefits for our members such as recording and tracking performance data, a virtual marketplace, a real-time searchable database with the ability to upload photos, tracking system for semen sales and breeding certificates, data submission to NSIP for those who want it, and a true on-line data entry system that can dramatically reduce the turn-around time for
registry work. Electronic registration papers could be available as soon as payment is submitted. As more of our members utilize the online data submission feature, this frees up our Secretary’s time to work on other tasks that our members find valuable and that generate revenue for the association. No other sheep breed association offers a state-of-the-art registry software program with these advanced capabilities. Suffolks continue to be the breed in the lead!
True on-line data entry
Real-time searchable database
Option to add photos
Track /record performance data
Send data files to NSIP Create sale catalogs
Option for whole flock reporting Option of electronic papers Instant e-papers as soon as bill is paid Track Semen (AI/ET) sales, permission Online instant breeding certificate Billing ease
Virtual marketplace
Showmanagement software Excel data file uploads for registry
Successful Implementation in Cattle Associations Numerous beef associations such as Limousin, Shorthorn and Gelbvieh just to name a few, have used this software successfully for years. The various platforms were designed to meet each breeds own individual needs in addition to basic registry concepts. As these breeds decide to add more options to their programs, they can be added to give additional tools to the breeders using the system. The migration of pedigrees and performance information leads to all-encompassing details such as a cow’s lifetime calving record, all her progeny and their data, all the growth and scan data as well as breeding values for all those recorded animals. Growth data is likewise available for bulls as well. As the beef industry evolved and the demand for other recorded information such as calving ease, weaning and yearling
weights, carcass data, longevity traits, maternal traits and commercial relevancy, programs such as Digital Beef provided a means for more information to be recorded, evaluated, and shared with breeders and potential customers. Animals were compared to the breed average, easily identifying outstanding individuals for the particular trait desired. A breeder can match individual females within their own herd with that of a bull that compliments the female in terms of traits that need to be increased or balanced. Through the United Suffolk Sheep Association adopting the Digital Beef Software and customizing for sheep, Digital Suffolk allows the Suffolk breed to embark on the same trajectory. The sheep industry has some catching up to do but this is a logical and sound way to begin the process of using new technology to improve the Suffolk breed.
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