Overview
The vaccine catalogue is where you manage all vaccines used on your farm. Each vaccine is recorded with name, standard dose, and optional notes. When you document a vaccination, you select the vaccine from this catalogue — the standard dose is applied automatically.
You can access vaccine management via Master Data > Vaccines.
Creating a new vaccine
- Go to Master Data > Vaccines.
- Tap New Vaccine.
- Fill in the following fields:
- Name — the name of the vaccine, e.g. "Bravoxin 10", "Covexin 8", or "Heptavac-P Plus".
- Standard dose (optional) — the usual dosage per animal, e.g. "2 ml subcutaneous". This value is proposed when recording a vaccination.
- Notes (optional) — additional information, e.g. booster interval, storage instructions, or application notes.
- Tap Save.
Tip: Enter the vaccine name exactly as it appears on the packaging. This avoids duplicates and makes the vaccine easy to find when recording vaccinations.
Editing a vaccine
You can adjust an existing vaccine at any time:
- Tap the pencil icon next to the vaccine in the vaccine list.
- Change the desired fields (name, standard dose, notes).
- Tap Save.
Changes only affect future vaccinations. Already documented vaccinations retain their original values.
Archiving a vaccine
If you no longer use a vaccine, you can archive it:
- Tap the archive icon next to the vaccine.
- Confirm the archiving.
Archived vaccines are no longer suggested for new vaccinations but are retained in existing vaccination entries.
Vaccine list
The overview shows all active vaccines with:
- Name of the vaccine
- Standard dose (if recorded)
- Notes (if present)
The list is sorted by name. Archived vaccines are hidden.
Difference from medications
Vaccines and medications are managed separately in Herdy because they serve different purposes:
- Medications have withdrawal periods (meat and milk) and a stock level. They are used for treatments in the treatment journal.
- Vaccines have no withdrawal periods and no stock level. They are documented when recording vaccinations.
Both catalogues are available under Master Data and are offered as a selection list when making the relevant entry (treatment or vaccination).
Tip: Record your most frequently used vaccines right at the start. This way you only need to select rather than type manually during the next vaccination session.