Importing Existing Data

Already have goat records in a spreadsheet or another app? Herd Manager's smart importer can bring them in.

Supported Formats

• CSV files (.csv)
• Excel files (.xlsx, .xls)
• Tab-separated files (.tsv)

How to Import

1. Go to Settings → Import Data
2. Choose your file format (CSV / Excel)
3. Upload your file
4. The smart importer will automatically detect columns and map them to Herd Manager fields
5. Review the mapping — adjust any columns that weren't matched correctly
6. Tap Import to bring your goats in

Column Mapping

The importer recognizes common column names like:

Your Spreadsheet Column	Maps To
Name, Goat Name, Animal Name	Goat Name
Breed	Breed
DOB, Birth Date, Date of Birth	Date of Birth
Sex, Gender	Sex
Registration, Reg #, ADGA #	Registration Number
Sire, Father, Sire Name	Sire
Dam, Mother, Dam Name	Dam
Color, Colour	Color
Status	Status
Tag, Tag #, Ear Tag	Tag Number

If a column isn't recognized, you can manually assign it during the mapping step.

Tips for a Clean Import

Prepare Your Spreadsheet

• Make sure the first row contains column headers
• Use consistent date formats (MM/DD/YYYY works best)
• One goat per row
• Remove any blank rows or summary rows at the bottom

Start Small

Try importing 5-10 goats first to verify the mapping looks right, then import the rest.

After Importing

After import, review your goats in the Herd tab. You may want to:

• Add photos to each goat
• Link sires and dams (if they weren't matched automatically)
• Set up health protocols
• Enter milk records for current lactations

Related

• Adding Goats Manually
• Herd Organization