Flockdata Layers

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Introduction

FLOCKDATA LAYERS is a comprehensive Windows based software package for egg producers to enable them to maintain physical and financial performance records for their flocks and business and to compare flock performance with targets or standards. The system allows breed standards to be established for data values such as egg production, feed consumption, mortality and average egg weight. The system can be used by a company with flocks on several sites or by a single farm with one or more flocks.

Using the System

The system requires flocks to be set up at the start of the laying period by entering relevant information such as date and age at housing, length of laying period, size of flock, breed, and initial cost per bird. Not all this information needs to be entered.

Once a flock has been established on the system, information from both the poultry shed and the egg packing station can be entered. Egg numbers from the poultry shed are recorded in the eggs collected section. Details of mortality and other bird losses are recorded in the losses section. The feed deliveries section records the type and quantity of feed delivered and how it is distributed between sheds. The egg sales section details eggs graded and other egg sales. Egg income is automatically calculated from the relevant egg price table held within the system. A sample grading return can be entered. Average egg weight is calculated from the grading returns. The costs section contains a comprehensive set of flock costing entries which can be customised by the user. The health section includes details of vaccinations, blood tests, salmonella screenings and medications given to flocks. The environment section is used to record data concerning water consumption, lighting, internal and external temperatures, relative humidity and carbon dioxide and ammonia concentrations. The average weight of a surviving bird is recorded in the bodyweight section. The bin stocks section records the quantity of feed remaining in the bin. Data recorded in each production unit can now be entered into a handheld computer whilst still in the building. The handheld is then taken to the office and the data uploaded to the main database. Further information regarding the handheld module is available on the Handheld page.

Flockdata Layers can now be linked to Stalkaat egg graders. This allows data recorded on the grader such as egg numbers per grade and the overall average and total egg weights per batch to be imported into the Flockdata database at the click of a mouse. This means that data entry time can be drastically reduced and the possibility of human input errors virtually eliminated. The PC linked to the grader needs to be networked to the Flockdata PC or alternatively it can be connected directly using a cable and file transfer software. For more information contact us using the details on the enquiries page.

Egg prices, feed prices and bird valuation scales are held centrally within the system. It is not compulsory to input data into every section, it is the decision of the user as to what information is to be entered. All inputs are stored as raw data and can be amended at any time.

Reporting

The program can produce a wide range of outputs in the form of reports, tables and graphs.

Reports can perform calculations based on data from one period or cumulative data from the flock housing date. Outputs can be produced for single flocks or for all flocks in an enterprise. They include a production unit performance summary comparing values with target data, detailed egg grading returns, cash flow information , flock health records and details of the production unit environment. The system comes with a forecasting capability which can be used to predict future company or flock egg production. Other reports include a house stocking schedule and raw data. Flexibility of the reporting capabilities is a feature of the software.

The program has the ability to produce graphs of virtually any data held within the system. The user can decide what to plot and the format of the graph. The graphics module has the capability of plotting data from several flocks and breed standards on the same graph.

Data Files

All data input into Flockdata systems is stored in data files on the hard disk. Should these data files be lost, accidentally deleted or become corrupt then weeks or months of data could be lost. For this reason all Flockdata systems include data backup and restore routines.

Try or Buy Flockdata Layers

If you would like to download a demonstration version of Flockdata Layers or order a free demonstration CD then visit the Demonstration Systems page for more information.

Flockdata Layers, along with all other Flockdata products, can be purchased directly through this web site. Payments for purchased software can be made safely using credit cards. Payment details are entered into the secure section of the site, which uses the latest encryption technology. Click the Buy Online button to add Flockdata Layers to your shopping basket. Our store enables you to purchase any number of packages. If you prefer not to order online then click on the Buy Offline button to make an order for your required software. We will then contact you to discuss payment. Purchased software will be available for download on completion of a successful transaction. A hard copy of the chosen software will also be mailed out on CD. Your copy of the software will be registered to you to enable updates to be supplied when they are released. Registered customers are also entitled to purchase version upgrades at the discount price of £150 + VAT where applicable when they are released. All customers are entitled to technical support via telephone, fax or e-mail. The copyright of the software will remain with Chris Belyavin (Technical) Ltd.

The cost of a single-user copy of Flockdata Layers is £500. A multi-user edition is also available at a price of £750 per licence plus £100 per user. For example if a business wanted to run Flockdata Layers on the company network containing 5 users they would purchase 1 multi-user licence with access for 5 users giving a total of £1250. The cost of a 12-month support agreement for your business is £150. All prices are quoted in British pounds sterling and are exclusive of VAT. Please note that postage and packing is an additional charge for systems sent out.