{"id":8344,"date":"2017-07-28T14:09:10","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T14:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/5-tips-for-using-herdwatch\/"},"modified":"2017-07-28T14:09:10","modified_gmt":"2017-07-28T14:09:10","slug":"5-tips-for-using-herdwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-ie\/5-tips-for-using-herdwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Using Herdwatch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. How do I sign up and start using Herdwatch?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/subscribe-to-herdwatch-now\/\">You can sign up to Herdwatch here.<\/a> We offer a 30 day free trial to new users to help with getting used to using Herdwatch. Users will not be charged until a trial ends, and card details need to be validated &nbsp;to sign up for the free trial. The free trial can be cancelled at any time during the free trial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Getting my Herd into Herdwatch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herdwatch has been approved by the Department of Agriculture, and users can download herd details directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/agfood.agriculture.gov.ie\/ssoauthagfood\/individual.jsp\">AgFood.ie<\/a>. It is important that you download your Herd details directly from AgFood. As a result, users can start recording data in Herdwatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have compiled a video tutorial on how to correctly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/what-next\/\">download your Herd details<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How to install Herdwatch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herdwatch is easy to install. Herdwatch works on iPhones, iPads, Android devices and computers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/compatible-devices\/\">See a full list of compatible devices.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know what device you&#8217;re using, you can click straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ie\/app\/herdwatch\/id801110894\">Apple devices<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.frs.hwprodie&amp;hl=en\">Android devices <\/a>. Installation is simple, and you can start using Herdwatch instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, people who want to start using Herdwatch on a laptop or computer, then please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/see-for-yourself\/support-and-faqs\/\">Contact Page<\/a> and we will issue you with a link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. What can be recorded while using Herdwatch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herdwatch allows users to register calves or apply for movement certs. Users can also record <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/industry\/farmers\/quality\/pages\/beefqualityassurancescheme.aspx\">Bord Bia remedies and cross compliance<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herdwatch.com\/features\/for-sheep-farmers\/\">Sheep<\/a>, Feed Purchases for Bord Bia, Weights, Dry-Offs and Breeding Events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Herdwatch is easy, and we are here to help. Feel free to contact us with any questions you have about what can be recorded in the App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Do I need an internet connection while using Herdwatch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, you don\u2019t need an internet connection while using Herdwatch. 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