Setting Report Criteria

Report criteria define which animals appear in the report. Without criteria, the report shows all animals. Adding criteria filters the results to a specific subset.

How to Set Criteria

1. In the report editor, find the Criteria or Filters section.
2. Click Add Criteria.
3. Select the field to filter on (e.g., Status, Animal Type, Birth Date).
4. Choose the operator (equals, contains, greater than, between, etc.).
5. Enter the value to match.
6. Add more criteria as needed. Multiple criteria are combined — animals must match all conditions.

Common Filter Examples

Tips

• Start broad, then narrow. Begin with one or two criteria and add more to focus the results.
• Use date ranges for seasonal reports. Filter by birth date, sale date, or breeding date to create calving season, marketing, or breeding reports.
• Combine with smart groups. If you already have a smart group with the criteria you need, consider viewing that group with custom columns instead of creating a separate report.