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Semen and Embryo Inventory Management (IAM)

Learn how to add, edit and manage your semen and embryo inventory

Semen Inventory Management


Managing Semen Inventory on the Mobile App

Adding Semen Inventory

  1. Select Menu from the bottom right of your screen.

  2. Under the Inventory heading, select Semen.

Select '+ Add semen inventory'

Sire Details

Enter the Sire ID for the semen inventory.

If the sire already exists, select the sire from the New Sire dropdown.

If the sire is new, select Add New Sire Details and enter the required sire information.

New sire information

Pre-existing Sire information

Inventory Details

Enter the remaining Inventory details, including straw and semen details, and any associated costs.

The semen will now be stored in your inventory and can be selected when creating an AI (Artificial Insemination) record.


Editing and Archiving Semen Inventory

Select the semen inventory item you want to manage.

You can Edit or Archive the inventory item.

When editing an inventory item, update the relevant information and select Save.

If you no longer need an inventory item, or the item is showing as empty after use in an AI record, you can archive it.

Note: Semen inventory cannot be deleted.


Managing Semen Inventory on the Web App

Adding Semen Inventory

  1. Select Inventory from the left-hand toolbar.

  2. Select Semen.

  3. Select New Semen Inventory on the right-hand side.

Sire Details

Enter the Sire ID for the semen inventory.

If the sire already exists, select the sire from the New Sire dropdown.

If the sire is new, select Add New Sire Details and enter the required sire information.

New sire information

Pre-existing sire information

Inventory Details


Enter the remaining Inventory details, including straw and semen details, and any associated costs.

The semen will now be stored in your inventory and can be selected when creating an AI (Artificial Insemination) record.

Editing and Archiving Semen Inventory

Use the buttons beside each inventory entry to Edit or Archive your semen inventory.

Select Edit to update the details of an inventory item, then select Save.

If you no longer need an inventory item, or the item is showing as empty after use in an AI record, you can archive it.

Note: Semen inventory cannot be deleted.


Embryo Inventory Management


Managing Embryo Inventory on the Mobile App

Adding Embryo Inventory

  1. Select Menu from the bottom right of your screen.

  2. Under the Inventory heading, select Embryos.

Select + Add embryo inventory.

Dam Details

Enter the Dam Details for the embryo.

If the dam already exists, select the dam from the New Dam dropdown.

If the dam is new, select Add New Dam Details and enter the required dam information.

New dam information

Pre-existing dam information

Sire Details

Enter the Sire Details for the embryo.

If the sire has already been added through semen inventory, you can select the existing sire from the Sire dropdown.

If the sire is new, select Add New Sire Details and enter the required sire information.

New sire information

Pre-existing sire information

Inventory Details

Enter the relevant embryo information

The Embryo Stage will automatically populate based on the Fertilisation Date and Flush Date entered.

Select Save once you have entered the relevant information.

The embryo will now be stored in your inventory and can be selected when creating an Embryo Transfer record.

Editing and Archiving Embryo Inventory

Select the embryo inventory item you want to manage.

You can Edit or Archive the inventory item.

When editing an inventory item, update the relevant information and select Save.

If you no longer need an inventory item, you can archive it.

Note: Embryo inventory cannot be deleted.


Managing Embryo Inventory on the Web App

Adding Embryo Inventory

  1. Select Inventory from the left-hand toolbar.

  2. Select Embryos.

  3. Select New Embryo Inventory on the right-hand side.

Dam Details

Enter the Dam Details for the embryo.

If the dam already exists, select the dam from the New Dam dropdown.

If the dam is new, select Add New Dam Details and enter the required dam information.

New dam information

Pre-existing dam information

Sire Details

Enter the Sire Details for the embryo.

If the sire has already been added through semen inventory, you can select the existing sire from the Sire dropdown.

If the sire is new, select Add New Sire Details and enter the required sire information.

New sire information

Pre-existing sire information

Inventory Details

Enter the relevant embryo information

The Embryo Stage will automatically populate based on the Fertilisation Date and Flush Date entered.

Select Save once you have entered the relevant information.

The embryo will now be stored in your inventory and can be selected when creating an Embryo Transfer record.

Editing and Archiving Embryo Inventory

Use the buttons beside each inventory entry to Edit or Archive your embryo inventory.

Select Edit to update the details of an inventory item, then select Save.

Select Archive to remove an inventory item from your current inventory while retaining it in your records.

Note: Embryo inventory cannot be deleted.


Archived Items

To view your archived semen or embryo inventory, switch to the Archived view at the top of the page.

You can also unarchive an item to return it to your current inventory.

Note: To edit an archived item, you will need to unarchive it first.

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