New Feature: Auto-Pull Birthdate from CLTS (Canadian Livestock Tracking System)

Say goodbye to manual birthdate lookups! We've added a slick new feature to the Medical Screen that automatically fetches an animal's birthdate from the CLTS (Canadian Livestock Tracking System) the moment you scan or type in an EID tag.  

How It Works

1. You scan or type a 15-digit EID on the Medical Screen.
2. FLS Cloud instantly talks to the CLTS API behind the scenes.
3. The Birth Date field fills itself in. ✨

That's it. No extra steps. No switching between apps. It just works.

Setting It Up 

Step 1: Make Sure Your CLTS Credentials Are Set

Your CLTS account credentials (username, password, account ID, premises ID) are managed on the Move-In/Out Submission screen.

👉 Navigate to Cattle → Move-In/Out Submission and make sure your CLTS credentials are filled in and saved. If you've already been submitting move-in/move-out events to CLTS, you're good to go — the same credentials are reused.

Step 2: Enable Auto-Pull on the Medical Screen

1. Open the Medical Screen.
2. Tap the ⚙️ Settings button (the gear icon on the toolbar).
3. Scroll down to the "CLTS API Setup (for Canadian Clients)" section.
4. Check ✅ the "Auto-Pull Birthdate on EID Scan" box.
5. Hit "Save CLTS Settings".

Done! Close the settings and you're ready to roll.

Using It Day-to-Day

When Inducting a New Animal

• Tap Induct Animal to open the animal form.
• Scan an EID tag with your Bluetooth reader, or type it in manually.
• The moment a valid 15-digit EID is detected, the system queries CLTS.
• If a birthdate is found, the Birth Date picker fills in automatically.

When Editing an Existing Animal

• Open the animal's edit form.
• Update or re-scan the EID.
• Same thing — birthdate auto-populates if available.

💡 Tip: If the CLTS doesn't have a birthdate on file for that tag, the Birth Date field will simply stay empty. No errors, no fuss.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to be connected to the internet?
A: Yes — the feature queries the CLTS servers in real time, so an active internet connection is required.

Q: Will this slow down my scanning workflow?
A: Not at all. The API call runs in the background. You can keep working while it fetches the data.

Q: What if I don't use CLTS?
A: No worries! Simply leave the checkbox unchecked in Settings. The feature is completely optional and won't affect your workflow if it's disabled.

Q: Does it work with all readers?
A: Yes — Bluetooth readers, HID-mode scanners, and even manual keyboard input all trigger the auto-pull.

Wrapping Up

This feature is all about saving you time and reducing manual data entry errors. One scan, one birthdate, zero hassle.

If you run into any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. Happy scanning!

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