The “ID” tags contain an
UNIQUE
code per animal that consists of a 2 dimensional bar code that can be read
via a scanner, as well as a human readable component. The tags are
manufactured by Allflex that is currently the world leader in the
manufacturing of ear tags for livestock visual identification.
The material from which the tags are manufactured causes minimal to no ear
irritation
Laser technology is used to brand the numbers onto the tags and this ensures
that the tags won’t fade
The tags are tamper evident.
Non-reusable tags for bio-security, traceability and livestock management.
GMPBasic™ Software:
Can be downloaded free of charge ( User Terms & conditions ) at www.gmptags.co.za. Also available
on CD or flash drive
(faster installation method) at R195.00 ( Vat & Postage excl. ). Contact
Rachelle at 083 630
7181.
The program can be used with or without a scanner.
Data can be stored on both a remote computer and your “memory stick or CD”
and be updated via the internet through replicating your GMPBasic ™ program
to the central database server.
Access to the data is password protected.
The
owner and farm details have to be registered before the program becomes
functional.
The program can be used both offline and online.
Working online via the internet, the data is stored on the central database.
The
supplier as well as the buyer details can be kept on record. If the
person selling their animals, dispatch them via the internet, a reference
number will be obtained. With this reference number the buyer can
import the relevant animals’ histories into their own GMPBasic™
program. Each animal therefore comes with its own electronic passport.
Transport forms can be printed.
It
is a multi-species program and it can accommodate ostriches, cattle, sheep, goats and
pigs.
Under general animal information, other identification methods such as
branding, tattooing, microchips and other ear tags can be linked to the
unique number on the Intervet ID Tag.
In combination with DNA, it may assist in proof of ownership. The DNA
library number can be linked to the unique ID Tag number.
Wool fibre thickness can be stored and may assist in selection and grouping
for shearing.
If
the same treatment is applied to a group of animals, the group of animals can
be selected and the treatment only need to be typed in once. The system will
automatically pull the treatment through to each individual animal’s record.
There is a drop-down list of products. Other products can be typed in.
Notifiable
and erosion diseases can be kept on record and may assist with bio-security
and disease surveillance. A veterinary registration number is required
to capture the data.
Certain scales can be linked to the computer and when the animal is identified,
the weight may be automatically pulled into the system. Currently the
RUDD 700 scale is functional with the program and additional work is being
done for other scales. Typing errors are minimised and potentially
eliminated!
Average daily gains are automatically calculated.
A graph of the weight changes is available.
FAMACHA scores can be kept on record and animals that need to be treated on a
regular basis can be identified and culled. This is very helpful as
wireworm “resistance” has been found to be genetically heritable especially
in sheep.
Reproduction
data can be kept on record, including mating dates and pregnancy diagnosis
results. Expected birth date is automatically calculated for that
species if a mating date is captured. Reminders can be kept of expected
birth dates.
The
animal’s status can be changed. If an animal is dispatched, the system
will automatically change the status to closed. No alterations or new
additions can be done to that particular record. If an animal dies, the
status can be changed accordingly and the record will be closed.
This system is the first step to traceability in South Africa and promotes
consumer confidence.
Remember that the animal and its data can be DISPATCHED electronically via
the Software through use of an INTERNET connection.
“LIVESTOCK TRACEABILITY, BIO-SECURITY & MANAGEMENT IN
SOUTHERN AFRICA “
For software and
scanner enquiries, contact Rachelle of GMPBasic™ Software at 083 630
7181.
e-mail : support@gmpbasic.co.za
www.gmptags.co.za
