RegistrationGuide

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RegistrationGuide

05.11.2026

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Helical Instructions / Calf Registration

How to Register a Calf via Helical

This guide explains how to register a calf in Helical, from choosing the registration template to reviewing and submitting the details.

Before You Start

Make sure you have the following ready before logging in:

  • Your Helical login details and access to the relevant member or account
  • The calf's tag number, date of birth and individual name
  • The dam and sire tag numbers or name, and any other applicable registration information
Step 1

Start in your member account

  1. Open Helical and select the correct member or account.
  2. Select Import Data from the left-hand menu.
Member dashboard showing the Import Data option.
Member dashboard showing the Import Data option. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.
Step 2

Choose the registration form

  1. Select the Calf Entry / Registration import template.
  2. On the Enter Data screen, check the member and give the import a recognisable name if needed.
Calf Entry / Registration data-entry screen.
Calf Entry / Registration data-entry screen. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.
Step 3

Enter the calf and its parents

  1. In Register As, choose Registered for a full registration, or Intimation for an Intimation.
  2. Enter the calf Tag No and Dam Tag No; select the matching dam where a lookup is offered.
  3. Enter Sire Tag No and choose the matching sire from the search results.
Example of the parent search and matching sire suggestions.
Example of the parent search and matching sire suggestions. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.
Step 4

Complete the calf details

  1. Enter Individual Name, Date Of Birth and Sex of the calf. Use the calendar or type the date in the accepted format.
  2. Scroll horizontally to complete further registration detail fields such as Birth Weight and Calving Ease. A red outline or error count indicates missing or invalid information.
Calf data-entry row showing name, birth date and parent details.
Calf data-entry row showing name, birth date and parent details. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.
Step 5

Review remaining columns

  1. Use the horizontal scroll bar to inspect additional fields and complete any that apply to this calf.
  2. Examples shown include Natural/AI, AI Date, By ET, Recipient Dam. Leave non-applicable optional fields blank.
More fields are available to the right of the main data-entry columns.
More fields are available to the right of the main data-entry columns. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.
Step 6

Review and submit

  1. When the row is complete and any errors have been resolved, select Next to open Summary.
  2. Review the listed animals carefully. Select Back if corrections are needed.
  3. Select Submit to send the registration. Save or Save and Exit does not submit it.
Summary screen with the Submit action. Confirm the outcome after submission.
Summary screen with the Submit action. Confirm the outcome after submission. Screens shown for illustration; your account data will differ.

Need Help?

Telephone: 01738 622477

Email: registrations@aberdeen-angus.co.uk

Website: www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk

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