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title: Import a Testday
slug: pl-check-links/import-a-testday
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createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:08.731Z
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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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The Platform**Import **Testday feature for MyDCdairiesoffers the ability to import testday results from any DRPC or testing facility. This additional flexibility extends the power of Platformtestday reporting and tracking to help you use data from multiple sources or from smaller or local DRPCs!

You can find this feature under the [DairyComp/MyDC](docId\:T93yU--9puoivxMGYpo5g) > [Testdays](docId\:T93yU--9puoivxMGYpo5g) menu.

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## Download the template and upload data

Follow the steps below to download the template file, complete the required fields, and upload the data to Platform.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/vRYuOcCxMEk26FKYIiJeY_import-testday-main.png)

1. Click **Download the template** to save the template file.
2. Use the template to enter your testday data, noting the required fields in red:
   - TestDate
   - CowNumber
   - PenNumber
   - Lactation
   - MilkWeight

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**IMPORTANT: **If you are not adding data for optional fields, leave them empty. Make sure the file extension remains XLSX. If you change the extension, the file upload will fail, resulting in an "Invalid File Type" error: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/ajpkjMMdBoc4Nhm31L7Dl_add-animals-batch-file-error116x30.png" size="16" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Platform/dairycomp/add-animals-batch-file-error_116x30.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/dairycomp/add-animals-batch-file-error_116x30.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}.
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3. Drag and drop the completed template file into the upload box, or click **browse** to navigate to your file.
4. Select the **Date Format** and **Units** from the **Options** drop-downs.
5. Click**Continue** to preview and confirm the data.

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**NOTE: **Platform requires that the testday file includes the TestDate in the correct format. If necessary, click **GO BACK TO STEP 1** to change your date format.::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/K9mlRZWXPmqO5sDjZPg9A_import-testday-nodate.png" size="47" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Platform/testday/import-testday-nodate.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/testday/import-testday-nodate.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}
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## Preview data and confirm

Platform previews the testday data being imported with errors and warnings that can be addressed before completing the import. Hover over the error/warning icons to display the error message.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/dlqSKwwYRylGg9qTr3YEa_import-testday-preview.png)

1. Not found: indicates that an Animal ID was not entered or is invalid.
2. Milk weight: warns about an abnormal milk weight entry.
3. Not provided: indicates that a Pen Number was not entered.

You can then return to the template file, resolve the errors, and upload the file again.

When ready, click **Import** to import your testday data.
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## Import summary

After your testday data is imported, you can download a list of the animals that were not included. You can use this list to identify and resolve any errors, and if necessary, upload the updated file.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/ZWJ00HKazjhl9wRbMrweZ_import-testday-summary.png)
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## View Testday Results

Click the **Go to **Testdays** List** button to view a list of imported testdays.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/FrQYanjQwmV40pmimISGZ_import-testday-testdaylist.png)

After your testday data is imported, you can view a [herd-level summary](docId\:XsyMC7N0aAcM15p4HZQid) of the testday results or individual animal results from the [CowCard](docId\:Tl_Rs1GidsHcG0WW8YTr1).
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