Tasks

This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. DC Unlimited subscribers will not see it in PULSE because this functionality is controlled in on-premise DairyComp rather than in PULSE.

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Use the CowCard Tasks tab to view or add new tasks for an animal, or complete any outstanding tasks as needed.

Follow the guidelines below when working with the CowCard Tasks tab:

  1. View Tasks: Click Todo Tasks to view or process animals that have outstanding tasks or click Done Tasks to view tasks that have been processed.
  2. Add Tasks: Click Add Task in the upper right to open a side panel and add new tasks for the animal.

    Clicking the Add Task button allows you to add one or more tasks directly from the animal's CowCard.

  3. Filter the List:
    • Type text in the Task Name field to search open task by name.Once text is typed, click the Clear Filter(s) option to clear the text typed.
    • Click Filters at the top left of the page to limit the data that is displayed Once a filter is applied, click the X on a specific filter to remove it. Or, click the Clear Filter(s) option to clear all filters.

    After you select a pen (or all pens) in your Open Tasks list, you can tap Filters at the top right of the screen to set your options.

    A badge on the icon indicates how many filters are currently applied to your list.

    Proceed to Tell me more about processing tasks in mobile! to learn more about working with protocol tasks in mobile.

  4. Process Tasks: You can process a task by marking it complete or by skipping it. Check one or more boxes next to the tasks on the left side of the page to process them. A blue bar is displayed above the table. Click Mark as Complete to complete the checked tasks.

    Click the Options button on the right side of a task and select Complete or Skip to process a single task.

    You can also process some tasks while viewing their details. See View Task Details to learn more.

    Completing a task marks it as Completed, it is automatically updated in the event side panel, and the task moves to the Done Tasks page in your Open Tasks list.

    You can skip treatments that are not set to Required in your protocol setup. Reasons for skipping a task include signs of illness or a change in breeding plans for that animal based on other events. Skipping a task marks it as Skipped in the event side panel. A skipped task is considered Done and it moves from the Todo Tasks page to the Done Tasks page.

    TIP: If you make a mistake, click Done Tasks, click the Options button , and select Undo. The task moves from the Done Tasks page back to the Todo Tasks page.

    1. Tap Lists and then the Refresh Lists button to make sure you have the latest worklists.
    2. Tap the Open Tasks worklist, select a pen, and begin processing animals:

      Verify that your scanner is connected, and begin scanning animals. If a scanned animal requires treatment, an audible cue, Check Task, plays and the task details are displayed.

      Tap a pen to begin processing animals, and then tap an animal to view its tasks.

    3. As you treat animals in the list, mark the tasks as Complete. If necessary, Skip tasks.

      Completing a task marks it as Completed from the mobile app and the task moves to the DONE tab in your Open Tasks list.

      Open Tasks lists work a little differently than your standard mobile worklists, which require you to Process Changes before the updates are sent to PULSE. See Learn More about Open Tasks Lists (MyDC only) for more information.

      Skipping a task marks it as Skipped. A skipped task is considered Done and it moves from the TODO tab to the DONE tab.

    4. If you make a mistake, tap the task and select Undo. The task moves from the DONE tab back to the TODO tab.
  5. View Task Details: Click the task's Source to open a side panel and view its details.

    Clicking the Source in the column opens a side panel that displays details about the task.

    Depending on the type of task you're viewing, you can:

    If an animal needs to be removed from a protocol, open the animal's side panel. Then, deselect the Active Protocol for this animal toggle or click the Deactivate All Open Tasks option.

To learn more about processing tasks from an Open Tasks list, see Process Open Tasks (MyDC Only) or Step 3: Complete OvSynch Tasks.

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