Note: this blog post was originally posted on lambtracker.com and has been moved here for preservation. Some information may be outdated.
We did our first field testing of the new EvaluateSheep module against our live sheep. We evaluated ram lambs. Data points we gathered include weight and scrotal circumference. Then, we assigned a value between 1 and 5 for teeth alignment, head shape, horn shape, body, and legs.
In addition, if any sheep needed a dewormer, we were prepared to give it. Notes on the worming were collected on paper since the drug administration module is not yet implemented.
We uncovered a few bugs and stopped using the system after about half of the sheep had been evaluated. I worked on the program that evening, and we finished the evaluations with the new program the next day. Overall, it was a very successful test.