--- title: Events with Protocols slug: pl-check-links/events-with-protocols docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:09.451Z --- Some 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 that should be applied to the animal's hooves or udder. For DairyComp Unlimiteddairies, PULSE works together with DairyComp 305 and CowCare to include all of your dairy's configured 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 when entering these events in the mobile app. Follow these guidelines when entering events with 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: ::::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem 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 Protocol field as an option for each animal in the event. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the Protocol 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. Note that the mobile app filters the list of 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 based on the event you are entering, as well as the type of animal you selected (heifer or adult). Some 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 are available only for heifers, some for adults, and some are available for both. 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 app displays the corresponding Milk and Meat withholdings. It also displays the remark that will be auto-filled for this animal when you choose this 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., as well as the pen to which animals on this 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. should be moved. ::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem 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 app opens a screen where you can choose the quarter(s). 1. Select which quarter(s) 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. affects. Note that the options you see on this screen may vary based on DairyComp 305's configured character limit for the Remark field. The labels you see here may also be different from those listed below, but the typical ones are: - **ALL** - Selects all quarters/quadrants - **LF** - **L**eft **F**ront hoof or teat - **RF** - **R**ight **F**ront hoof or teat - **LH** - **L**eft **H**ind hoof or teat - **RH** - **R**ight **H**ind hoof or teat ::::hint{type="info" indent="2"} **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. :::ExpandableHeading ### Click here to learn more about REM field length and quarter/quadrant selection! The length of the remark field may be 16 or 8 characters, depending on your dairy type/item table configuration. MyDCdairies support 16-character remarks. DC Unlimiteddairies can support 16-character remarks if they have adequate item table storage space. If a DC Unlimiteddairy has limited item table storage space, it can only support 8-character remarks. Follow the guidelines below and learn how quarter/quadrant selection works for specific events: - MAST and LAME Lameness includes any abnormality which causes an animal to change the way it walks, and can be caused by a range of foot and leg conditions, including hoof ailments, hock damage, bruising, sores, or cuts. events: - 16-character REM: Choose 1, 2, 3, or all quarters/quadrants for MAST and LAME events. - 8-character REM: Choose 1 or all quarters/quadrants for MAST and LAME events. - CULTURE Culture events are typically used to identify the source of mastitis and high SCC testday results. events: Choose either 1 or all quarters to follow best practices for this event type, irrespective of the REM field length. ::: :::: 2. After you select the quarter(s), tap the **Continue** button at the bottom of the screen. ::::: :::::: After you tap **Continue**, the app returns you to the event screen, where you will see the following updates: - The event Protocol field displays your chosen 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 **Remark** field is auto-populated based on 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. you selected. You can edit the remark further after the app inserts it. - If 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. you selected defined a *Go To *Pen number, the app automatically inserts that pen number in the event's Pen field. In this case, you cannot edit the new pen assignment for this animal because 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. defines the required pen. :::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **When you are adding animals in bulk to an event that allows 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, the information in the Protocol and Remark fields will **not** carry forward to other animals as you add them. Because 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. treatments are specific to each animal, the app requires you to define them individually for each animal you add to the event. See [Save Time when Adding Animals in Bulk](docId\:F_A926cld2BC2GGALDb63) for more information. ::: To learn more about a specific 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 can log into the web version of PULSE and view the [Protocols](docId\:gZN27Eln68uRZURe8JNs-) list. :::ExpandableHeading ## Related Topics - [User-Defined Events (for DC Unlimited Dairies)](docId\:UFVNkd8DPcuJwKTY3FlUo) - [Protocols](docId\:gZN27Eln68uRZURe8JNs-) ::: [\< Return to EVENTs Overview](docId\:e-WCEtRy4dtmIOd-iy-k4)