EC 11 - DRY Event
The DRY event records an animal that is nearing the end of her pregnancy and moving into her dry phase. The app expects you to add pregnant females to this event, so it will warn you before allowing you to add an animal that is not in PREGPregnant status, is already in DRY status, or is younger than the minimum age configured in DairyComp to breed.
See the topics below for help with this event:
- Define Details for this Event
- What Happens When I Process Changes for this Event?
- Need Help Adding Animals to this Event?
Define Details for this Event
The details listed below are typical for a Dry event; however, be aware that the details you see in the mobile app may vary based on the DairyComp command that created the event. If any fields other than the animal IDAnimal identifier are required to process an animal, they will be marked with the * (asterisk) symbol in the app.


The ID of the animal that is moving into her dry phase. This field is automatically populated with the animal ID when you add it to the list. You can tap the animal's ID number to view its CowCard.


If the event requires a protocol, follow the guidelines below to enter the protocol information. If you are entering this event for an animal that is in her first lactation cycle, the Protocol field is not required.
- Tap the Protocol field to view the available protocols.
Note that the mobile app filters the list of protocols based on the event you are entering, as well as the type of animal you selected (heifer or adult). Some protocols are available only for heifers, some for adults, and some are available for both.
For each protocol, the app displays the corresponding Milk and Meat withholdings. It also displays the remark that will be auto-filled for this animal when you choose this protocol, as well as the pen to which animals on this protocol should be moved:
- If a protocol requires that you choose which hoof or quarter of the udder is affected, it will display a small arrow (see example above). In this case, select one of the following options, and then tap Done at the top right of the page:
- LF - Left Front hoof or teat
- RF - Right Front hoof or teat
- LH - Left Hind hoof or teat
- RH - Right Hind hoof or teat
- After you finish selecting the protocol and defining any required hoof or udder options, the app updates the event to display your chosen protocol (see example below).
If the event requires a pen move for this protocol, it updates the Enter Pen # field. You cannot edit the new pen assignment for this animal because the protocol defines the required pen.
The app also auto‑fills the Remark field based on the protocol you selected. You can edit the remark further after the app inserts it.
See Events with Protocols to learn more about defining protocol information when entering an event.


This field is available for events that may include a pen move. If you select a protocol for this event and that protocol designates a required pen (see example to the right), the app auto‑fills the animal's new pen number in the Enter Pen # field; you cannot edit the new pen number at this point because it must be the pen that is defined by the protocol you selected.


If this event requires a protocol, the Remark field is grayed out until you select the protocol. The mobile app then auto‑fills the Remark field with details from the protocol you selected. Once the remark is displayed, you can then edit or expand it:
If this event does not require a protocol, you can use the Remark field to add notes for this animal.


The technician who added the animal to this event. Tap this field to select from a list of available technicians.

The names and numbers in the TechnicianTech is short for Technician. list come from the Technician Table in DairyComp. This table is optional in DairyComp, so if you do not see any names here in the mobile app, you need to make sure that a DairyComp admin has created this table so that it can synchronize to the Platform. Once it has been created, a code number and name can be assigned to each technician, and members with DairyComp admin permissions can add and remove technician names as necessary. The mobile app requires an active data or WiFi connection to synchronize updates.
What Happens When I Process Changes for this Event?
When you tap the Process My Changes button in the mobile app, it sends your updates forward to DairyComp (WiFi or data connection required).
When DairyComp receives the updates from the Platform, it processes the following changes for each animal in the event:
- Records a Dry event and sets the EDAY
Event day to the date the event was completed in the mobile app.
- Sets the DDAT
Dry date (dry date) to the EDAY.
- Sets the RC
Reproductive code to 6 (DRY).
- Sets the STAT
DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) status code to 6.
- Updates the pen number if a pen move was included with the event.
See Processing Your Changes for more information on how the mobile app, the Platform, and DairyComp work together to process your changes.
Need Help Adding Animals to this Event?
See the following topics:
- Create a New Event or Edit an Existing One
- Save Time when Adding Animals in Bulk
- Details Required to Process Animals in an Event
- Remove an Animal from an Event
Last Built: December 04, 2019