Afi2GO
Since many of the events in the everyday management life of the Small Ruminants are characterized as mass events and it's important to have this data entered rapidly and accurately to the computer, it is necessary to have a unique device that will have the option to be synchronized with the updated information from the management software and be able to collect the data. For these purposes we have the Afi2GO which is a portable PDA device used for reporting events and animal treatments. The Afi2GO PDA is a tool in the hands of the herdsman for accurate and efficient data collection. It was developed as a complementary accessory to the AfiMilk system for easier reporting of events while working outside the office, during lambing, pregnancy diagnosis and other animal's treatments.
Operation
Working within the AfiShepherd management program the herdsman commences his daily routine selecting those animals in need of attention and downloads the information directly to the PDA. Using Afi2GO on his rounds in the animal pens, the farmer identifies those animals needing treatment, recording the information, as he proceeds, in the PDA. When the working session is over, the herdsman connects the PDA to the PC and downloads the data AfiMilk management program. The entire procedure is quick, carried out with the minimal number of key strokes and makes the entry of large amounts of data simple and convenient. Afi2GO includes a RFID option for identifying the animals electronically from their ID tags. Thus the number of errors in animal identification is significantly reduced and the entire working process becomes fast and easy.
Indicating a specific animal in a group
When working with a group of animals, there is an option to identify them one by one and the device alerts for those animals needing specific attention or treatment. This procedure makes tracing animals in large groups quick and practical.
Multiple Treatments - mass events
Usually in small ruminants the routine work is with groups of animals in a similar physiological status. The operator selects an option for a single group event such as breeding, vaccinating, or pregnancy diagnosis. Based on the ID information, the operator confirms or declines the treatment / diagnosis for every animal identified. Afi2GO may notify the operator about the required treatment for every animal identified. The operator can then confirm or select the treatment to register.
Working Stations
This option allows the operator to run a line of animals through a data station, for example weighing, vaccination procedure, or hoof trimming, and record information in the Afi2GO device.
Watch Afi2GO in action:
