--- title: Tasks slug: pl-check-links/tasks docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:12.806Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### 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. ::: Use the CowCard**Tasks** tab to view or add new tasks for an animal, or complete any outstanding tasks as needed. Follow the guidelines below when working with the CowCard Tasks tab: ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/cgsF-hcSxNJjxW0hpqJVb_cowcard-tasks.png) ::::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem View Tasks: AddTodo Tasks to view or process animals that have outstanding tasks orAddDone Tasks to view tasks that have been processed. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Add Tasks: Click **Add Task** in the upper right to open a side panel and add new tasks for the animal.\:::ExpandableHeading\{customAnchorSlug="add"} ### Tell me more! Clicking the **Add Task** button allows you to add one or more tasks directly from the animal's CowCard. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/3ka3DcgPshqZhBeJAKcBH_cowcard-add-task.png) \::: ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Filter the List: - Type text in the **Task Name** field to search open task by name.Once text is typed, click the **Clear Filter(s)** option to clear the text typed. - Click**Filters** at the top left of the page to limit the data that is displayed Once a filter is applied, click the **X** on a specific filter to remove it. Or, click the **Clear Filter(s)** option to clear all filters. :::ExpandableHeading ### Click here to learn about filtering tasks in mobile! After you select a pen (or all pens) in your Open Tasks list, you can tap **Filters** at the top right of the screen to set your options. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/m2QiD8Ieu78EllWFNU1ks_open-tasks-select-filters.png) A badge on the icon indicates how many filters are currently applied to your list. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/O4EWZUFOVSaZdwgTl0Ujk_open-tasks-filters-badge.png) Proceed to [Tell me more about processing tasks in mobile!](docId\:CZYwzjQ5g3-21pDlEtiw4) to learn more about working 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. tasks in mobile. ::: :::: :::::WorkflowBlockItem Process Tasks: You can process a task by marking it complete or by skipping it. Check one or more boxes next to the tasks on the left side of the page to process them. A blue bar is displayed above the table. Click **Mark as Complete** to complete the checked tasks.\::\::ExpandableHeading\{customAnchorSlug="web"} ### Tell me more about processing tasks in PULSE! Add the Options button ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/cR-zTpl_6L99hn3rTYyid_options-black-dots.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/icons/options-black-dots.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/icons/options-black-dots.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} on the right side of a task and select Complete orSkip to process a single task. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/rekG0WPe0DXZsq_0d70aX_cowcard-tasks-complete.png) You can also process some tasks while viewing their details. See [View Task Details](docId\:CZYwzjQ5g3-21pDlEtiw4) to learn more. :::ExpandableHeading ## What happens when I Complete a task? Completing a task marks it as ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/rle9fFkNESnuVHTwDfyEs_status-completed.png" size="17" caption="Completed" alt="Completed" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status--completed.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status--completed.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="true"} , it is automatically updated in the event side panel, and the task moves to theDone Tasks page in your Animal List list. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ## What happens when I Skip a task? You can skip treatments that are not set to Required in your 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. setup. Reasons for skipping a task include signs of illness or a change in breeding plans for that animal based on other events. Skipping a task marks it as ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Gw0pTqJYm9M1xZKPcFoJT_status-skipped99x30.png" size="14" caption="Skipped" alt="Skipped" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status-skipped_99x30.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status-skipped_99x30.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="true"} in the event side panel. A skipped task is considered **Done** and it moves from the Todo Tasks page to the Done Tasks page. ::: :::hint{type="info"} **TIP: **If you make a mistake, click Done Tasks, click the Options button ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/cR-zTpl_6L99hn3rTYyid_options-black-dots.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/icons/options-black-dots.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/icons/options-black-dots.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"}, and select **Undo**. The task moves from the Done Tasks page back to the Todo Tasks page.![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Kv5J9ZppUapfgvkm7KpXu_cowcard-tasks-undo.png) ::: ::::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more about processing tasks in mobile! 1. Tap **Lists** and then the **Refresh Lists** button to make sure you have the latest worklist A worklist is a structured list of tasks or animals requiring attention, typically used to organize and prioritize work. In PULSE and the mobile app, worklists identify animals that need to be seen by dairy workers or animal health experts for specific reasons, such as pregnancy checks or treatment in a hospital pen.s. 2. Tap the **Open Tasks**worklist A worklist is a structured list of tasks or animals requiring attention, typically used to organize and prioritize work. In PULSE and the mobile app, worklists identify animals that need to be seen by dairy workers or animal health experts for specific reasons, such as pregnancy checks or treatment in a hospital pen., select a pen, and begin processing animals\::\::ExpandableHeading ## Process animals with a scanner :::Paragraph{indent="1"} Verify that your scanner is connected, and begin scanning animals. If a scanned animal requires treatment, an audible cue, **Check Task**, plays and the task details are displayed. ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/BeMFPFYs8mEJphstPtWIy_mob-process-task-w-scanner.png" size="100" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/dairycomp/protocols/mob-process-task-w-scanner.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/dairycomp/protocols/mob-process-task-w-scanner.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Process animals without a scanner Tap a pen to begin processing animals, and then tap an animal to view its tasks. \::: ::: 3. As you treat animals in the list, mark the tasks as **Complete**. If necessary, **Skip**tasks.\:::ExpandableHeading ## What happens when I Complete a task? :::Paragraph{indent="1"} Completing a task marks it as ::: ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/rle9fFkNESnuVHTwDfyEs_status-completed.png" size="17" caption="Completed" alt="Completed" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status--completed.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status--completed.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="true" indent="2"} :::Paragraph{indent="1"} from the mobile app and the task moves to theDONE tab in your Animal List list. Animal List lists work a little differently than your standard mobile worklist A worklist is a structured list of tasks or animals requiring attention, typically used to organize and prioritize work. In PULSE and the mobile app, worklists identify animals that need to be seen by dairy workers or animal health experts for specific reasons, such as pregnancy checks or treatment in a hospital pen.s, which require you to **Process Changes** before the updates are sent to PULSE. See [Learn More about Open Tasks Lists (MyDC only)](docId\:QAdX_qu2yPIPHZ8e_U0q6) for more information. ::: :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ## What happens when I Skip a task? Skipping a task marks it as ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Gw0pTqJYm9M1xZKPcFoJT_status-skipped99x30.png" size="14" caption="Skipped" alt="Skipped" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status-skipped_99x30.png" githubPath="Content/Resources/Images/Platform/tasks/status-skipped_99x30.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="true"} . A skipped task is considered **Done** and it moves from the TODO tab to the DONE tab. \::: ::: 4. If you make a mistake, tap the task and select **Undo**. The task moves from the DONE tab back to the TODO tab. \::\:: :::: ::::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem View Task Details: Click the task's **Source** to open a side panel and view its details.\::\::ExpandableHeading ### Tell me more! Clicking the **Source** in the column opens a side panel that displays details about the task. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/FqHYkBesoYl43sh5NHo67_cowcard-tasks-task-details.png) Depending on the type of task you're viewing, you can: - [View Pen Details](docId:2SxIHplU4ucXolIg--em5) - [Update Events](docId\:tpOWJECqFH_ZkWLP2Xi10) - [Deactivate a Protocol](docId:2ByFYKpCiweMQmI5ZXAwX) - View the task schedule - [Process tasks](docId\:CZYwzjQ5g3-21pDlEtiw4) - [Deactivate all open tasks for an animal](docId\:CZYwzjQ5g3-21pDlEtiw4) :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove an Animal from a Protocol If an animal needs to be removed from 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., open the animal's side panel. Then, deselect the **Active Protocol for this animal** toggle or click the **Deactivate All Open Tasks** option. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/s0UgurnWqaWafUC7nc9g5_cowcard-tasks-deactivate.png) ::: \::\:: :::: :::::: To learn more about processing tasks from an Open Tasks list, see [Process Open Tasks (MyDC Only)](docId\:TaeYi425mSixRP_dGOubx) or [Step 3: Complete OvSynch Tasks](docId:75_YerCo8uTBp18dl-viI). [\< Return to Manage Your Animals Overview](docId\:ens9BYlIwDb4F9U7WCZcX)