Activate Alta BLUE LINK Integration
2 min
required permissions only users who are assigned a role with integrations management permissions can connect partner integrations see edit dairy user permissions docid\ gwf5x nqu chbcmzo3 be and manage dairy roles docid\ iarw cydtgnug6lkpcbuk for more information follow these steps to configure and integrate with vas and provide consultants view only access to your herd data in pulse step 1 add animal parentage data for the most accurate and comprehensive herd analysis, be sure to add parentage details for the animals in your herd vas recommends adding the data for all animals for the following standard pulse/dairycomp 305 items ( ) ( ) maternal grandsire (mgs) maternal great grandsire (mggs) this data is used to assess the herd's genomic profile and is the basis of calculations made for specific animal traits and potential improvements the breed average is also incorporated into the assessment calculations, but having specific parentage data for the animals in your herd greatly increases the accuracy of the analysis process see view animal details docid\ bkzjohrarqd2luz41i4oh to learn more about viewing and adding animal item data step 2 connect integration in pulse follow these steps to establish the connection in pulse, navigate to partners > integrations gallery > alta bluelink click see details or see requirements on the alta bluelink integration card follow the connection instructions on the right side of the page to establish the connection click add new alias , then complete the following fields alias enter your dairy name if you have multiple dairies, we recommend you use different names for each alias producer code copy or enter your producer code from your alta bluelink account registration key copy or enter your software registration key from your alta bluelink account each device used to access alta bluelink has a unique registration key how do i find my registration key? follow these steps to see your registration key in your allflex heatime pro or dataflow software click the settings button on the right side of the window go to farm > account to view your registration key in the lower right corner of the display write down or copy your registration key note if you do not have a registration key or producer code, contact your alta bluelink representative click the connection status toggle and verify the status switches to active click save if necessary, click edit integration to make any adjustments or edits and save your changes important if your integration does not automatically connect, contact your representative to connect the integration from their system step 3 work with your genetics consultant to build a genetic plan once the data connection is active, your genetic consultant will contact you to begin reviewing your herd's genomic data and analyzing options to improve specific genomic traits of your herd you will work together to customize and implement the plan, which includes sire selection and animal mating recommendations based on your genetic goals