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title: smaXtec/VAS Data Details
slug: pl-check-links/smaxtecvas-data-details
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createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:21.872Z
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smaXtec and the VAS PULSE Platform exchange animal data every 6 hours, and all alerts or events are categorized as a diagnosis, health-related, or reproduction-related. Health and reproduction items are used to populate smaXtec worklists. See the sections below for more details on available VAS and smaXtec data and alerts.

## VAS Data

The following diagnosis events and other items are sent from PULSE to smaXtec: 

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## Diagnosis Events

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Event     | Description                                                             |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/U6LF--5qO4bfvNgWmIf1m_diagnosis2.PNG" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/diagnosis2.PNG" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/diagnosis2.PNG" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Diagnosis | One of the following diseases was diagnosed: \* Displaced abomasum (DA) |

- Mastitis (MAST)
- Metritis (METR)
- Milk fever (MF)
- Ketosis (KETO)
- Lameness (LAME)
- Pneumonia (PNEU)
- Retained placenta (RP) |
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## Items

| **Item**                                 | Definition                                                      |
| ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Birthdate (BDAT)                         | Date the animal was born                                        |
| Device ID/Transponder # (TRANS)          | Identification number for the smaXtec bolus                     |
| EID                                      | 15-digit electronic ID number associated with the animal eartag |
| Fresh Date/Calving Date (FDAT)           | Date of fresh event (calving) for the current lactation         |
| Heat Date (HDAT)                         | Date of last bred event in the current lactation                |
| Insemination Date/Conception Date (CDAT) | Date of insemination/conception                                 |
| Pregnancy event (PREG)                   | The animal was examined and is pregnant                         |
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## smaXtec Health Alerts

The following health-related alerts are sent to PULSE by smaXtec:

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## Activity

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Alert                | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                                                   |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/wpq5Thc-kx7O5goHbd-bn_actincrease701.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/actincrease_701.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/actincrease_701.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Increase in activity | On \<date> at \<time> there was a significant increase in activity. Please conduct visual oestrus checks and inseminate lactating and non-pregnant animals. |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/x2bPyfkZkviReewRu4Ita_health703.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_703.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_703.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}                | Drop in activity     | On \<date> at \<time> animal activity levels clearly dropped. Indication of deterioration in health (e.g. incipient lameness).                              |
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## Drinking

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Alert                                                                                                              | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/lKS9oTlmtpffDy-wi24KR_health101.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_101.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_101.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Insufficient water intake(indication of too few daily drinking cycles)                                             | On \<date> the number of drinking cycles was \<value>. Please check provision of water and state of health (e.g. heat stress).                      |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/puTr5Bpi6G6CmmPL4DK1h_health102.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_102.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_102.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Increase in drinking cycles(indication of an increase in number of drinking cycles compared with the previous day) | On \<date> animal drank \<value> times more than the previous day. Please check animal's state of health and possible heat stress.                  |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/o9wk9uEN6Xz8izyyzUZLU_health103.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_103.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_103.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Reduced drinking cycles(indication of a drop in the number of drinking cycles in comparison with the previous day) | On \<date> animal drank \<value> times less than the previous day. Please check provision of water and animal's state of health (e.g. heat stress). |
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## Feeding\* (premium bolus only)

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Alert                                                  | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/cY2QBC5ph_U5pDZZ_zFGo_feeding201.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_201.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_201.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Feed efficiency(indication of reduced feed efficiency) | On \<date> there were large fluctuations in pH (pH daily amplitude of \<value>), which reduce nutrient utilization (information about feed supply). Possible causes:\* Monitor feed management (frequency and regularity of feed provision, feed push up, animal/feeding place ratio,...) |

- Check ration composition
- Mixed rations: check mixing accuracy, check for feed separation and/or selective feeding
- Check animal's state of health (e.g. lameness) |
  \| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Sdkp-QE7jCSGllgFM2qbu_feeding202.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_202.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_202.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Risk of acidosis(indication of an increased risk of acidosis) | On \<date> the pH was below 5.8 for \<value> minutes. Check ration (energy density, staple feed percentage, fibre content). For mixed rations: check mixing accuracy, monitor feed segregation and/or selection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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## pH Variation\* (premium bolus only)

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Alert                                                                                                         | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/mHdur72nGw0ouTLjE01bE_feeding203.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_203.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_203.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Increase in average pH(indication of abrupt increase in average daily pH in comparison with the previous day) | On \<date> the average daily pH increased in comparison with the previous day by \<value>. Possible causes: sudden changes or errors in feeding management (ration composition, selective feeding), animal-dependent reduction in feed uptake ('off feed syndrome' due to illness). |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/JuBuiejmnRSUWVk8uu7R3_feeding204.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_204.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_204.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Drop in average pH(indication of an abrupt drop in average daily pH compared to the previous day)             | On \<date> the average daily pH dropped in comparison to the previous day by \<value>. Possible causes: sudden changes or errors in feed management (ration composition, selection).                                                                                                |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/81jbhiG2jUBwZr90ILE4r_feeding205.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_205.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_205.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Increase in 12h pH(indication of abrupt increase in average pH after 12 hours)                                | On \<date> at \<time> the average pH after 12 hours increased in comparison with the previous average pH value after 12 hours by \<value>.                                                                                                                                          |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/7IoP2K7pjP6ZymuOvNWhM_feeding206.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_206.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/feeding_206.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Drop in 12h pH(indication of abrupt drop in average pH after 12 hours)                                        | On \<date> at \<time> the average pH after 12 hours dropped in comparison with the previous average pH value after 12 hours by \<value>.                                                                                                                                            |
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## Heat Stress

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Alert                                                      | Observations from smaXtec                                                        |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/ONPnke6FSp1HCUWSaXhao_health601.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_601.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_601.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | THI ≥ 72 Heat stress(early indication of heat stress)      | On \<date> at \<time> the Temperature-Humidity-Index (THI) increased to over 72. |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/nE22oKsRbAwzZNh6vUyGs_health602.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_602.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_602.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | THI ≥ 78 Heat stress(clearly increasing heat stress level) | On \<date> at \<time> the Temperature-Humidity-Index (THI) increased to over 78. |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/jlEv6XCFe2zNjFMGErv8f_health603.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_603.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_603.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | THI ≥ 82 Heat stress(serious heat stress)                  | On \<date> at \<time> the Temperature-Humidity-Index (THI) increased to over 82. |
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## Temperature

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Alert                | Message from smaXtec (Observations)                                                                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/qzmy95WU2RFjvpSI-HbJR_health104.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_104.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_104.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Temperature increase | On \<date> at \<time> there was a clear increase in temperature. Possible causes:\* Indication of a feverish disorder |

- heat stress (high humidity and ambient temperature in the animal shed)                                                               |
  \| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/xbO8T_6cb9IJAMi8SOfCz_health106.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_106.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/health_106.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Temperature drop     | On \<date> at \<time> there was a clear drop in temperature. Indication of onset of a metabolic disorder (parturient paresis, ketosis,...) or another disorder (check animal's state of health). In rare cases this can also occur due to imminent calving. |
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## smaXtec Reproduction Alerts

The following reproduction-related alerts are sent to PULSE by smaXtec:

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## Calving

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Alert                                             | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/S4WB2fnazfH2O9OGnt2Ac_dryoff.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/dry_off.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/dry_off.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}                                        | Dry off                                           | All animals that are between 80 and 40 days before calving.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/HFR6VfLInM4qxN0cdWZSF_fertility105.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/fertility_105.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/fertility_105.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}                      | Indication of imminent calving                    | On \<date> at \<time> there was a clear drop in temperature in the calving period. Indication of imminent calving within the next 36 hours. In rare cases this can also occur due to a metabolic disorder (parturient paresis (milk fever), ketosis,...) or another disorder (check animal's state of health). |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/0qRp0TUi1SYK2fKJxiXKg_calvingdetection.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/calving_detection.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/calving_detection.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}          | Detection of a calving                            | Calving detection activated in the period of calving date +/- 14 days.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/u31uSYrJCR18F_ehCoWxU_calvingconfirmation.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/calving_confirmation.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/calving_confirmation.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | Confirmation of a calving                         | Calving confirmation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/IdHNMXrIwJN-Gf88fV3M8_abort54x42.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/abort_54x42.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/abort_54x42.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}                            | Abortion of a pregnancy which can be a late abort | Abort                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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## Fertility

| Icon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Alert                                   | Observations from smaXtec                                                                                                               |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/HI1vhKvDdxVCvMOz2uko-_heat.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/heat.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/heat.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}                                    | Detection of a heat                     | Heat                                                                                                                                    |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/i7s93jGZbJU9EmUiQ9ha0_insemination.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/insemination.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/insemination.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}            | Inseminated of an animal                | All animals that had a detected heat in the last 36h                                                                                    |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/duaarYwF2pSpwATFM4BX3_pregnancyresult.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/pregnancy_result.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/pregnancy_result.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} | A positive or negative pregnancy result | Pregnancy examination                                                                                                                   |
| ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/zXmQ0jst3tFYJiavxhQiQ_fertility702.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/fertility_702.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Partners/smaxtec-icons/fertility_702.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}          | Oestrus (Heat)                          | On \<date> at \<time> there was a significant increase in activity. Please conduct visual oestrus checks and inseminate if appropriate. |
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