ODRC data schema: Animal life events

Data schemas describe data that are collected on an ongoing basis from research centres, and provide add-on documentation that enhances the value of raw data. This schema is applicable to all datasets collecting data from records of once-in-life events entered on DairyComp Herd Management Software.

Once-in-life events refer to significant, unique occurrences that typically happen only once in an animal’s lifetime, such as the initial calving, first breeding, or major health interventions. Once-in-life events are integrated with other data collected in the DairyComp Herd Management Software, such as routine health checks, milk production records, and breeding information. Data described in this schema is sample data, to request access to the related data, please visit the Ontario Dairy Research Centre Data Portal.