Register calves in seconds – save time this calving season 

Calving season is stressful enough without piles of paperwork and deadlines. Herdwatch makes calf registration quick, simple, and stress-free – helping you stay compliant while focusing on what matters most: your animals.

The Problem – Time & Compliance Pressure

Calving is one of the busiest times on the farm, with new arrivals coming thick and fast. Every calf birth means paperwork, ear tags, and deadlines – and missing those deadlines can result in penalties or fines.

How many days do you have to register a calf?

• UK & Northern Ireland: 27 days from birth

That means every calf must be registered promptly and accurately. Falling behind can quickly create a mountain of admin – right at the time when farmers are already stretched thin.

The Solution – Herdwatch Calf Registration App

With Herdwatch, calf registration is done in under a minute, straight from your phone – even in the calving shed. No more paper forms, no need to head back to the office.

How to register a calf with Herdwatch:

1. Open the app on your phone.
2. Enter the calf details or scan the cow ear tag.
3. Confirm the cow birth record.
4. Submit – and Herdwatch syncs directly with BCMS online, ScotEID and APHIS.

Key benefits:

• Register a calf in seconds
• Auto-synced with official systems
• Records cow ear tags, cow births, and cattle movements automatically
• Works on your phone, no laptop or paperwork needed

Built for Busy Farmers

During calving, every second counts. Herdwatch is designed to fit seamlessly into farm life:

• Real farmer feedback: “Calves registered before the kettle boils.”
• Save hours during the busiest season.
• Works even when you’re offline – perfect for the shed or field.

Record-Keeping & Ear Tags

Good records are just as important as timely registration. Herdwatch makes it simple to keep everything in one place:

• Log cow ear tags instantly by scanning or entering numbers.
• Record cow births directly from the shed, no paper required.
• Keep a digital audit trail for inspections and compliance.
• Bonus: Scan & record cattle movements directly into the app.

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