Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU)
Whether you have just a few Beefmaster cows or a large herd, CattleMax is the complete solution for your cattle record management needs.
Your records are in one central location. Your buyers expect and appreciate the quality of cattle you produce. You know how vital keeping accurate and complete records is to your goals – let CattleMax help! From tracking cow production history to calf weights and sale prices, you can easily access your Beefmaster production records in just a few clicks. Have buyers come to see your cattle? Easily print nicely formatted reports that showcase the genetics of your herd.
The Herd Inventory file contains a copy of your active cattle records, 3-generation pedigrees, current weight information in the BBU file, and current EPDs.
Importing Your Herd File
You will need to request your herd data file from the BBU. Once you receive it, save it in a location on your computer that will be easy to find when the time comes. Log into your CattleMax account, click the Cattle tab, and then click on the Beefmaster Breeders United link on the right.
This will take you to the Interface page. Once the interface is open, click on the link Import Herd Inventory. A popup box will appear with a place to browse and select the file you received from the BBU. If you already have animals in your account, use the Sync feature to prevent duplicates.
Click Import Animals, then give the system time to update your records. This import will add animals, Registration numbers, EPDs, updated performance, calving history, and Pedigree.
How do I submit a new calf registration file from CattleMax to the Breed Association?
The calves eligible for registration will be shown when you go to the Cattle tab > View All Groups and Interfaces > choose your breed association name. Only calves with no data in the Registration # line will appear for review on this form.
If there are errors (information missing from the calf record, which the association requires), an error will be noted rather than in the checkbox. To correct the Error(s), click Edit to be shown what is missing or in error on that record. Once the information is completed, the checkbox will appear for you to use.
You can select the calves you want to submit for registration by checking the box beside their ID, or if you want to submit everything, check the box in the header. Once everything is correct and you are ready to submit/upload to your breed association, click the Download Electronic Registration File of Selected Animals button at the bottom, and then save the file to your computer desktop for easy access.
You will then attach this calf registration file to an email to the association at info@beefmasters.org, with attention to Joe Mask.