February 2026
Exciting Helical Developments
– Any mating data submitted will now automatically feed through to your calf registrations to minimise data duplication.
-Introduction of the suggested weighing age tool – found under tools. Tipsheet found here: How to Use the ‘Suggested Weigh Date’ Tool in Helical
– Tipsheets are now linked directly in the weights templates if you are unsure of any steps, simply click help and then the link.
Other Key Information:
– DNA tests should be submitted to the office by the end of February to ensure results are back in time for bull sales
– Ensure all performance data that has been taken is submitted for your sale animals
– A reminder 2025 born calf registrations are due 31st May 2026
Registry Hot Tip
Can I register my calves before I DNA test them?
DNA testing and calves is a like the chicken and egg situation – What should you do first? There is no right or wrong way, as it depends on what suits your farming system. There are, however, important things to consider.
Scenario One – Registering your calves first.
A sire and dam need to be assigned to a calf in order for it to be registered. If registering a calf before DNA has been completed, you are required to put suggested parents before submitting calf registrations. Once DNA has been completed the results are automatically loaded into the system and parents update to match qualifying results.
Scenario Two – DNA completed before your calves are registered.
The calves herdbook numbers will have to be pre-empted for the DNA forms as this information needs to match the Angus database for the results to be eventually loaded. It is important to note that DNA results are not automatically loaded if done in this order.
Once you have registered your calves you will have to notify your DNA provider to have these results loaded into the system.
Importing Sires
When importing sires, it is important to make sure that the correct form is filled out and sent into the PBB Registry team along with ALL the documents listed on the form. Without the correct documents, the import process cannot begin.
Registration of Imported Animal
Recording Weights
Did you know there is also an Excel Template for recording weights? If you would like to try this way of recording instead of Internet Solutions, get in touch with us and we will pre-fill the excel before sending it out via email.
Registry Reminders
Calf registrations are open and due 31st May
Transfers are now open in Helical – don’t forget to transfer your sale animals – a late fee of $120 is payable by the vendor if the transfers are submitted after 120 days of the date of sale
As per feedback, the mating planner is now functional and can be found here:
Keep up to date with your recording by following the Registry Calendar.
Lisa, Sage and Rochelle
PBB Registry Team
E: registry@pbbnz.com
P: (06) 323 4484
www.angus.com/registry/