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title: How to Change an Animal’s Category
description: "Do you sometimes notice that an animal is assigned to the wrong category on the **Dashboard**? For example, a calf you want to keep might still be listed under **Calves to Sell**, or a herd bull might be incorrectly categorized…"
url: "https://www.uniform-agri.com/knowledge-base/dairy/animal-record/how-to-change-an-animals-category/"
updated: "2026-10-27"
category: Animal record
tags:
  - Helpdesk tips
---

# How to Change an Animal’s Category

Do you sometimes notice that an animal is assigned to the wrong category on the **Dashboard**? For example, a calf you want to keep might still be listed under **Calves to Sell**, or a herd bull might be incorrectly categorized the same way. How do you correct this?

Below, we explain how to change the animal category in two common situations:

## 1. From Calves to Sell to Youngstock (Dairy Cows)

- Go to the **animal record** of the calf currently listed under **Calves to Sell**.
- Click **[Edit]** in the lower-left corner.
- Navigate to the second tab: **[Pedigree Details]**.
- Change the animal category from **[Calves to Sell]** to **[Dairy Cows]**. The animal will now automatically appear under the **Youngstock** section on the **Dashboard**.
- Click **[OK]** to save the changes.

[![](https://www.uniform-agri.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pic1.png)](https://www.uniform-agri.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pic1.png)

Return to the **Dashboard**, and you’ll now see the animal listed under the correct category.

## 2. From Calves to Sell to Service Bulls

- Go to the **animal card** of the calf.
- Click **[Edit]** and open the **[Pedigree Details]** tab.
- Change the category to **[Service Bulls]**.
- Optionally, check the box labeled **[Use as service bull]** to ensure the animal is available when entering a **natural mating** or **grazing record**.
- Click **[OK]** to save the changes.

[![](https://www.uniform-agri.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/picture2.png)](https://www.uniform-agri.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/picture2.png)

After saving, return to the **Dashboard** to confirm the animal is now correctly categorized.