--- title: Bunk Scoring slug: pl-check-links/bunk-scoring docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:19.725Z --- ::::ExpandableHeading ### Required Setup :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **To use this feature, your dairy must integrate FeedWatch with the VAS PULSE Platform.The edit options for this feature are available in FeedWatch (on-premise) desktop application version 9.0.0.77 or greater. If necessary, contact [VAS Support](http://platform-docs.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1004) to complete the integration or upgrade to the latest version of FeedWatch (on-premise). If necessary, contact [VAS Support](http://platform-docs.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1004) to complete the integration or upgrade to the latest version of FeedWatch (on-premise). ::: :::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Required Permissions All users assigned to a role with User Management permissions can view this feature. To edit the settings for this feature, your VAS PULSE Platform user account must be assigned to a Role with User Management permissions. The edit options for this feature are available in FeedWatch (on-premise) desktop application version 9.0.0.77 or greater. If necessary, contact [VAS Support](http://platform-docs.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1004) to complete the integration or upgrade to the latest version of FeedWatch (on-premise). See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6) for more information. ::: The Bunk Scoring page allows you to access feed bunk details for each pen, and includes a graphical representation of the dry matter per animal fed each day, the number of animals in the pen, and the target dry matter per animal, as well as whether feeding for the pen is active. You can find this feature under the [Menu Options](docId\:T93yU--9puoivxMGYpo5g). Users with permissions to edit this page can adjust the number of animals fed, the target amount of feed, and whether feeding for the pen is active. If any adjustments are made, the ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/qal2nz_Q-jvXgmOHYhoy7_save-button62x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/save-button_62x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/save-button_62x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} option activates so that you can save your changes. You can then view the information that is illustrated in the example below. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Jk2iAVgVbg_2fOcg_cnuD_fwp-bunk-scoring.png) 1. Pen**: **The Pen number. 2. **Last # Days Feeding Graph: **Shows how much dry matter (in weight) that is fed to each animal per day. Bunk scoring is available for up to 4 days. 3. **Animals to Feed: **The total number of animals in the pen. For users with permissions to edit this page, this data is displayed in an editable format: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/NAP9S17_Vdu7soMDHHs0o_fwp-bunkscoring-animals-edit75x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-animals-edit_75x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-animals-edit_75x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} . Use the ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/rFT8QvFf8-k3Q0hpJdE5c_fwp-symbol36x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-symbol_36x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-symbol_36x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} and ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/1uaaX3Eswv9bPgYPlY0UH_fwp-symbol35x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-+-symbol_35x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-+-symbol_35x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} buttons or **↓** and **↑** from the keyboard to adjust the total number of animals in the pen by 1. ::: 4. **Target **DM/HD**: **The Target DM/HD column shows the amount of dry matter (in weight) each animal should receive each day. For users with permissions to edit this page, this data is displayed in an editable format: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/CmMcoCQw-KHSdwRheYjiL_fwp-bunkscoring-target-edit72x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-target-edit_72x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-target-edit_72x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} . Use the ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/rFT8QvFf8-k3Q0hpJdE5c_fwp-symbol36x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-symbol_36x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-symbol_36x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} and ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/1uaaX3Eswv9bPgYPlY0UH_fwp-symbol35x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-+-symbol_35x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-+-symbol_35x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} buttons or **↓** and **↑** from the keyboard to adjust the Target DM/HD dry matter (in weight) by 0.25. ::: 5. **Feeding: **The current feeding status for the pen. **Active** feeding status indicates the pen is set for feeding. **Inactive** status indicates the pen is not set for feeding. For users with permissions to edit this page, you can use the toggle switch to change the feeding status for the pen. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/N-dILvRFxpWGnTrnHvfvV_fwp-feeding-active-toggle51x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-feeding-active-toggle_51x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-feeding-active-toggle_51x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} indicates **Active** feeding status. ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Kngjwq88YqOMaQ66b0w40_fwp-feeding-inactive-toggle50x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-feeding-inactive-toggle_50x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-feeding-inactive-toggle_50x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} indicates **Inactive** feeding status. ::: 6. **Save:** If any adjustments are made, the ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/qal2nz_Q-jvXgmOHYhoy7_save-button62x25.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/save-button_62x25.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/save-button_62x25.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} option becomes available. Select **Save** to capture your changes. Activating or deactivating feeding for a pen also presents a confirmation message. ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/qqW4uiOK1h5lFL7H3ZqCh_fwp-bunk-scoring-activate-mssg.png" size="69" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunk-scoring-activate-mssg.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunk-scoring-activate-mssg.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} or ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/QnsegonoRrRcg2UB4h_MA_fwp-bunk-scoring-deactivate-mssg.png" size="69" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunk-scoring-deactivate-mssg.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunk-scoring-deactivate-mssg.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} After changes are saved, a time stamp of the update displays. ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/jwNRKsgPa3DfJnnHJYrjr_fwp-bunkscoring-udpated-mssg.png" size="77" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-udpated-mssg.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/feedwatchplatform/fwp-bunkScoring-udpated-mssg.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::hint{type="info" indent="2"} **NOTE: **This time stamp is only visible during your current session on the Bunk Scoring page and no longer displays after you navigate away from this page. ::: 7. **Filter:** Select **Filter** to view a drop‑down list that allows you to view All, Active, or Inactive pens, as well as shortcuts to specific pen numbers. :::ExpandableHeading ## Related Topics - [Ingredients](docId\:iEc2Uf3kcu8YPJnfV96jE) - [Recipes List](docId:4ighOW3HN_eM-Vs7x8pz4) - [Recipe Details and Adjustments](docId\:nvHcU6Gt_VAatUNL-bRFv) - [Inventory & Projections](docId\:RQpUApbi9c0td7T-OJ_G-) - [Location DM% Adjustments](docId\:cmd9awQ6TxJuPodLjOiVJ) - [Export to Equipment](docId\:o3zn2BM4V5P-KTU7y-F9m) ::: [\< Return to FeedWatch Introduction](docId\:pxep-FTkerLmFqbc_oE1c)