This update bundles four major improvements that all share the same goal: fewer clicks in the daily barn routine, more clarity in documentation.

Unified Treatment Journal

The previously separate Treatments and Health Events sections have been merged into a single treatment journal.

• One form for all entry types — choose medication treatment, vaccination, castration, or hoof trimming using the type selector at the top of the form.
• One list, one animal history — all entries appear chronologically in the treatment journal and in the "Health" tab of every animal profile.
• One batch page — start a group treatment, group vaccination, or a series of hoof-trimming sessions from the same workflow.
• The former "Events" tab is removed. Existing entries have been migrated.

Exercise Log (RAUS/BTS Compliance)

For farms receiving RAUS or BTS contributions, there is now a complete exercise log.

• Record exercise days per group or animal — with category (pasture, exercise yard, no exercise due to weather, etc.) and notes.
• Multiple animals at once — batch entry for entire groups per day.
• Alpine summering is automatically included — animals on the alpine pasture automatically appear with grazing days; no double entry needed.
• Export as PDF and CSV for the annual direct payments settlement.

Bluetooth Ear Tag Scanner

Anyone working with a Bluetooth reading pen (e.g. standard RFID pens) now benefits from global scan capture.

• Scan on any page — the scanned code is recognised on every Herdy page; input fields are filled automatically.
• Audio feedback — a short confirmation tone signals a successful scan.
• Toast notification shows the most recently captured ear tag number with actions (open animal / continue with next action).
• Manual keyboard entry continues to work without restriction — the scanner is an addition, not a requirement.

Castration Date Separated from Sex

Previously, sex and castration status were in the same field. These are now separated — with clear benefits for breeding and analysis.

• Sex remains fixed (male/female) — unchanged after castration.
• Castration status as its own field with an optional castration date.
• Imported from TVD — wethers, castrated males, and castrated bucks are automatically detected during synchronisation and marked accordingly.
• Existing animals were automatically and correctly separated during migration.

Tip: When you have animals castrated, record the castration as an entry in the treatment journal (type "Castration") — this documents both the fact and the date.