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title: Events
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createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:12.081Z
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PULSE events capture key animal activities, including reproduction-related items (freshening, pregnancy, breeding), location information (movement between pens), and illness details (diagnoses, treatment) that are vital to managing your herd. Events typically contain more information than an item. You can even create specific items, such as the date of a breeding, based on an event. All events for an animal are displayed on the Events page of its CowCard.

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The web version of PULSE allows you to add, edit, and delete events directly from the animal's CowCard. You can add one event or multiple events, and then save the event(s) to view on the CowCard once processed.

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See [Event Definitions](docId\:VlIZIJWZKFSu4mflUNVMG) for a full list of standardMyDC events available in PULSE. DC Unlimiteddairies may have additional custom events.

Expand the sections below to learn more:

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## View Events

The Events page organizes all events recorded for the animal within lactation cycle drop-downs for easier navigation. You can change the table style in the lactation drop-downs at any time by selecting the **Dual Table** or **Single Table** buttons, as illustrated in the image above.

Click an event to view additional details in a side panel.

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## Add Events

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### Required Permissions

Only users who are assigned to a Role with User Management permissions can use this feature. If your account only has User Management permissions, you will **not** be able to use this feature. See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6) for more information.
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### Add a Single Event

1. From the animal's CowCard, click the **Add New Event** button.
2. In the side panel, select an event from the **New Event** drop-down list.

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### Click here to learn more about working with events!

- Events are listed in order by Event Code (EC).
- Scroll down the list to view all events.
- The DairyComp event command is displayed below each event.
- Events that allow custom remarks display "PROMPT" in the event command. See [event details](docId\:e-WCEtRy4dtmIOd-iy-k4) for more information.
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3. Enter the details for the event in the applicable fields.

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The details required in this step depend upon the type of event you're adding. The example above adds a HEAT event. For more information about the details required for each type of event, see [Event Entry (v1)](docId\:jn5d3mhuPXCnSnojGF25n) and [Event Definitions](docId\:VlIZIJWZKFSu4mflUNVMG).\:::ExpandableHeading\{customAnchorSlug="event-details"}
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### Click here to learn more about event details!

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All required fields are marked with the **\*** (asterisk) symbol.
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If the event requires a remark, you can select it from the remark pick list. If the event allows a custom remark, you can type it into the REM field instead of using the pick list. The custom field allows you to leave the remark blank as well. See [Edit Event Definitions](docId\:m_xV2dsSKybZQUA395F8Z) for more information.
When you enter a custom remark in the **REM** field, the pick list opens and an **+Add** option is available. Click the **+Add** option to select your custom remark and add it to the **REM** field.
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To add additional events to the animal, click **Add another event**.
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To remove an event, click the delete icon
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**IMPORTANT: **Depending on the type of event you're adding, you may receive system prompts that warn you about an animal's status. See [Warning Messages when Adding Animals to Events](docId\:F_A926cld2BC2GGALDb63) to learn more.
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4. Define protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.s for the event (if applicable).
   Certain events allow you to select a treatment protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations., such as drugs to be administered or treatments to be applied to the animal's hooves or udders. If you are entering an event that includes protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.s, you will see the Protocols field as an option for the event.

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### How do you add protocols to an event?

The treatment protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.s for each eligible event are pre-configured so that they are available when you add the event to an animal. See [Protocols](docId\:gZN27Eln68uRZURe8JNs-) to learn more.

1. Click the Protocols field to view the available protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.s for the event.

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For each protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations., the system displays the corresponding Milk and Meat withholdings. Additionally, the system auto-fills the **Remark** field and the animal's pen (**Go To **Pen) based on the selected protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.. **You may select only one **protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.** per event.**\:::hint\{type="info"}
**NOTE: **If the event includes a default remark or pick list, the protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.'s REM overrides it.
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2. If you select a protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations. that requires you to choose which hoof or quarter of the udder is affected, the system opens a page where you can select the quarter(s).

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The labels you see may be different from those listed below, but the typical ones are:
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**ALL** - Selects all quarters/quadrants
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**LF** - **L**eft **F**ront hoof or teat
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**RF** - **R**ight **F**ront hoof or teat
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**LH** - **L**eft **H**ind hoof or teat
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**RH** - **R**ight **H**ind hoof or teat
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**NOTE: **The labels for quarters/quadrants can be customized in PULSE [Animal Configuration](docId:4kVQzfdxIflBY5xk99FV2) settings or in DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software for DC Unlimited dairies.
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See [Events with Protocols](docId\:Qpi3QI4zBYjjcfBsYZURl) to learn more.
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3. When you are done selecting the affected quarters, click **Continue** to return to the Add Event window. From here, you can choose additional events for the animal, and then click **Save**.\:::hint\{type="warning"}
   **IMPORTANT: **The mobile app section of this document includes additional information about using protocol A dairy protocols include a series of treatments or tasks that follow a prescribed order and schedule. Protocols may be defined for reproduction purposes, to treat an illness, or for routine vaccinations.s with events. See [Events with Protocols](docId\:Qpi3QI4zBYjjcfBsYZURl) to learn more.
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5. Click **Add another event** to add additional events to the animal (optional).
6. Once you have entered the events and details, click **Save**.
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### Add an Event with Unique Details to Multiple Animals

Use the Add Event in Bulk option to quickly add an event to multiple animals and adjust details on the fly! The page is designed for keyboard-only activity to speed up your data entry tasks and limit the number of mouse clicks needed.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/wKGEQyXXTNwqiTE8XhYKn_add-event-bulk.png)

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### Click here for a video tutorial on this feature!

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### Click here for Add Event in Bulk configuration options!

- For FRESH events, use **Items to be Prompted for Fresh Cows** in [Lactation Configuration](docId\:ickaD74KPtbMY9nMPJTRY) to control which items are available for entry.
- DC Unlimiteddairies can adjust the event command to reorder the data entry fields. Go to [Event Definitions](docId\:m_xV2dsSKybZQUA395F8Z) and adjust the order of items in the **Command** field as needed.
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Follow the guidelines below when adding an event in bulk: 

- Use ENTER to choose options and move between fields.
- Start typing or use the arrow keys to scroll through available options. This works for date selection, quarter selection, technician, etc.
- You can enter events for today or another day, and the system warns you when adding an event to a day other than today.
- All events have the same sanity checks as they do when adding a single event.
- If you accidentally navigate away from the entry page with data that hasn’t been processed, you can continue filling out the details the next time you select the **Add Event in Bulk** option. The pending entries remain available during your current web session only.
- Depending on the event, details from the previous animal will copy to the next animal you’re adding to speed up entry. Exceptions:
  - FRESH: Number of calves is not auto populated.
  - Events with Protocols: Protocols are not auto populated.
- To remove an animal from the event, click the delete icon

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### Add an Event with Identical Details to Multiple Animals

Go to the [Animals List](docId:2WdZr_XNf8-UpoqJpgNAr) or the [Pens List](docId:2SxIHplU4ucXolIg--em5) and select the animals that need the event. Then click **Add Event** in the upper right corner.

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### What happens when you save an event?

Saved events display on the CowCard immediately if you have MyDC. If you have DC Unlimited, saved events display after the system synchronizes with the on-premiseDairyComp.
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## Update Events

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### Required Permissions

Only users who are assigned to a Role with User Management permissions can use this feature. If your account only has User Management permissions, you will **not** be able to use this feature. See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6) for more information.
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### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription!

This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. DC Unlimited subscribers will not see it in PULSE because this functionality is controlled in on-premiseDairyComp rather than in PULSE.

Click [here](docId\:jwUSXGpK0Q1fVyl3QyB1n) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE.
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1. On the animal's CowCard, go to the Overview tab or the Events tab.
2. Click on the desired event to open the event's side panel.

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Follow the guidelines below to complete your edits:
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You can only edit events from the current lactation.
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Some event updates may reverse past event actions. For example, if you delete a MOVE event where an animal was moved to a new pen, the system will move the animal back to its previous pen.
Click **Save** to apply your changes.
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## Delete Events

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### Required Permissions

Only users who are assigned to a Role with User Management permissions can use this feature.If your account only has User Management permissions, you will **not** be able to use this feature.

The ability to edit and customize select fields may also depend on which version of PULSE you are using (DC Unlimited or MyDC). See the topics below to learn more:

- [Know Your VAS PULSE Version](docId\:jwUSXGpK0Q1fVyl3QyB1n)
- [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2)
- [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6)
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**NOTE: **Only events from the current lactation can be deleted.
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1. On the animal's CowCard, go to the Overview tab or the Events tab.
2. Click on the desired event to view its details in a side panel.
3. Click the delete icon

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in the upper right corner, then click **Delete** in the pop-up confirmation window to complete the deletion.
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## Customize Events for PULSE

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### Is this relevant to me? Make sure it's included in your subscription!

The contents below require access to the on-premise version of DairyComp 305 and are only available to DC Unlimited subscribers.

Click [here](docId\:jwUSXGpK0Q1fVyl3QyB1n) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE.
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DC Unlimited subscribers can create and customize events directly through PULSE or in their on-premise version of DairyComp. Your updates then carry forward to the mobile app and the platform you didn't use to customize the event during the regularly scheduled data synchronization.

Expand the topics below to learn more about customizing events in DC305 DairyComp 305 - VAS Dairy Management Software and PULSE:

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### How do I create or edit events in DC305?

Knowing the finer details of event editing and creation in the on-premiseDairyComp can be daunting, especially if the majority of your time is spent in PULSE. Use the following articles in the DairyComp 305 online help site to answer any questions:

- [Command Line](https://dc-help.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1024)
- [Advanced Syntax Options for Commands](https://dc-help.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1055)
- [Define Custom Events](https://dc-help.vas.com/default.htm#cshid=1015)
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### How do I include specific pen selections in an event?

When creating or updating events that require an animal pen to be selected, you can also specify which pens are available in the Pen drop-down when the event is selected.

Let's say you want to update the PREG event to now move the chosen animal(s) into pen 1, 5, or 7, which you have designated for pregnant animals only. To include this new qualification to your PREG event, you would update the event to read as:

`ENTER EC=6 EDAY PEN=1;5;7`

When your updates carry forward during the regularly scheduled data synchronization, the new Pen field in the PREG event will only display the options listed in the command instead of every pen on the dairy.

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[\< Return to Manage Your Animals Overview](docId\:ens9BYlIwDb4F9U7WCZcX)