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title: View Animal Details
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createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:14.902Z
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The PULSE[Animals](docId\:IeiqTYkTAew2o3UZf_fmp) list allows you to view each animal's details. You can also add events, view event details, or edit the details for an animal from here.

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

Click the animal's ID on the Animals list to view its details in a side panel.

![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/96gvpnpGEEVj7iyhOk9i2_herdsidepanel.png)

In the side panel, you can use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to step through side panels for the next/previous shared files in the list. To close the side panel, click the **X** button in the top-right corner or press the **Esc** key.

Expand the sections below to learn more:

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## Add Events

1. Click the animal's ID to view its details in a side panel. Click the **Add events** button.

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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\:dt3Mq2Q0pY0jN56ioaoVd) 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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## Update Events

1. Click the animal's ID to view its details in a side panel. Click the **Go to Events Page** link.

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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

1. Click the animal's ID to view its details in a side panel. Click the **Go to Events Page** link.

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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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## Edit Animal Details

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### Required Permissions

Only users who are assigned a role with User Management permissions can edit data or customize settings.

See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:dgKiJJMfdmpDvWGygh_P2) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId\:tklz3_ROmKlipE8l-rFi6) for more information.
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- **Required Info:** Cow Number and Pen are not editable, but they can be changed by adding animal events. Add an XID event to change Cow Number or a MOVE event to change the animal's pen. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (\*).

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**Reproduction Status:** These fields are not editable. To change the reproduction status, add a reproduction-related event.
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**Parentage:** These details are optional.
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Click **Save** to update the animal.
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