STOCKBOOK RELEASE NOTES
Outcross Systems are embarking on an exciting phase of development to renew our technology platform and products from our base of industry leadership.
We are investing in people and technology to ensure that we continue to be your trusted provider of technology solutions for your business.
Release notes are part of that development, and here you will find a list of our updates.
2026.3.1.30 (25 August 2026)
Major Updates
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Added fields for MIJ (Meat Image Japan) carcase data, including import, display, filtering, reporting and Master CSV export of MIJ measurements.
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Added carcase images, including importing MIJ cross-section images and viewing and managing images directly from the Carcase screen.
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Added the ability to import embryo details from a data file, including creating and updating embryo records.
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Added an Undo Implant option to simplify correcting embryo implant records.
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Added bulk embryo purchasing functionality to allow the creation of multiple purchased embryos in the ET Module.
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Added the ability to manually update embryo status from ‘In Utero’ to ‘Born’ with the addition of ‘Born No ID’ for cleaning up of the embryo list.
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Added Registration Status and Society Grade options to Bulk Changes.
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Have Improved PIC reconciliation to include Sheep EIDs
Minor Updates
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Improved the layout and usability of the Bulk Changes screen.
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Updated the Quick Start Guide.
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Improved embryo screen data entry workflow.
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Improved navigation when viewing filtered embryo lists.
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Improved Stockbook startup behaviour when the configured default printer is unavailable.
Bug Fixes
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Fixed an issue where rejected recipient dams could incorrectly be assigned an embryo in Live Entry / ET.
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Fixed an issue allowing an animal’s Primary ID to become blank through Bulk Changes.
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Fixed an issue where IVF fertilisation could incorrectly assign a practitioner to a joining when no practitioner was selected.
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Fixed embryo screen validation and navigation issues when adding or editing embryos.
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Included validation on herd transfer files to remove any blank DNA result records on the creation and restoration of herd transfer files
2026.2.3.1 (June 2026)
Bug Fix
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Resolved an issue with licence validation on opening Stockbook
2026.2.2.1 (June 2026)
Bug Fixes
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Resolved an issue not being able Print to PDF or excel from Reports
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Resolved an issue with UserReports – Report Layout Report Error
2026.2.1.23 (May 2026)
New Features
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Updated and improved ‘User Access’ to protect sensitive information.
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Added Xytovet Sheep DNA request support.
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Latest DNA options for Angus (Zoetis and Neogen).
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Updated Masterbeef Export format.
Bug Fixes
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Resolved an issue where Gallagher TWR series scales did not read the first tag in Live Entry.
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Fixed fated calves in AWA registration file reverting colour to code rather than full word.
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Fixed registration status not updating when performing calf registration export for AWA.
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Fixed a bug report when selecting a user list under the handled animals window in Live Entry.
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Fixed DTC mating export error where Datekey was not found for certain synchronisation treatments.
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Fixed Master CSV export file joining data moving to wrong columns when exporting multiple joinings.
2026.1.2.3 (March 2026)
New Features
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Updated Herd Transfers to include EBV Percentiles
Bug Fixes
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Resolved an issue with the new Template Database
2026.1.1.17 (February 2026)
New Features
Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) updates:
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Added support for WBV file imports.
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Introduced performance export.
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Introduced CSV registration export.
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Added Grey as a supported Wagyu colour.
General updates:
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Added EBV / EPD percentile rankings to improve genetic performance insight.
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Updated export logic so analysis indicators now use Weaning Date.
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Improved validation to ensure accreditation numbers exist for performance exports with scanning data.
Minor Update
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Latest DNA options for Herefords Australia
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Latest DNA options for AWA.
Bug Fixes
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Resolved an issue where DNA sample IDs were rejected due to length in calf registration files.
2025.2.1 (October 2025)
Minor Update
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Improved sync validation for databases
Bug Fixes
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Live Entry: manual draft bug fixed
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Live Entry: auto draft tally bug fixed
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Live Entry: auto draft queuing bug fixed
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Database shuffling bug fixed
2025.1.3 (August 2025)
Major Update
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Added EBV’s for Mature Body Condition (MBC) and Mature Cow Height (MCH) for Angus Australia
Bug Fixes
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Fixed the repetitious noise when animals are queued in Live entry
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Fixed the spontaneous queuing of animals in Live entry
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Fixed drafting gates to draft on Traits represented by a letter
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Fixed Drafting issue where Drafting was utilising previous years preg test results
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Fixed Wet/Dry status not updating during Pregnancy testing
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Fixed Preg test history window in Live entry to display days/weeks/months gestation
2025.1.2 (April 2025)
Bug Fixes
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Mating data for Days to Calving now correctly excludes planned joinings and inactive animals.
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Pregnancy test results in the Days to Calving export are now shown in weeks instead of days.
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Flush and implant dates are now included in the registration file export.
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Resolved an issue preventing User Reports from working for Stockbook Lite subscriptions.
2025.1.1 (March 2025)
Major Updates
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YardsTech EID stick reader added to Live entry
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Added ability to filter on DNA results
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DNA status added to front animal screen
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Import time for Sheep Genetics files significantly reduced
Minor Updates
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Increased functionality for extra carcase data fields, including import and export
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Traits observed’ field added to Breedplan EBV table
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Spelling errors in traits section corrected
Bug Fixes
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Days to calving popup removed when moving between animal windows
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Data transfer no longer creating status history records
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Pedigree only animals from data transfer no longer have additional status history
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Passed animals no longer increase drafting tallies in Live Entry
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Scrotal circumference no longer appearing in ‘weights only’ Breedplan exports
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SG xml file only includes syndicate sires used in the given mating period
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SG xml file excludes all syndicates with incorrect flock and breed codes
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SG xml only includes the first recorded weight for a given life stage
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SG xml includes outcomes from syndicate sire matings when the specific sire is identified in the performance section
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Carcase data now exports correct fields in master csv
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Extra carcase data field labels now save after editing
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Fate codes for Hereford, Droughtmaster and Angus NZ rectified for exports
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Nonresponsive User report button fixed
2025.2.1 (October 2025)
Minor Update
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Improved sync validation for databases
Bug Fixes
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Live Entry: manual draft bug fixed
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Live Entry: auto draft tally bug fixed
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Live Entry: auto draft queuing bug fixed
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Database shuffling bug fixed
2025.1.3 (August 2025)
Major Update
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Added EBV’s for Mature Body Condition (MBC) and Mature Cow Height (MCH) for Angus Australia
Bug Fixes
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Fixed the repetitious noise when animals are queued in Live entry
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Fixed the spontaneous queuing of animals in Live entry
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Fixed drafting gates to draft on Traits represented by a letter
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Fixed Drafting issue where Drafting was utilising previous years preg test results
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Fixed Wet/Dry status not updating during Pregnancy testing
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Fixed Preg test history window in Live entry to display days/weeks/months gestation
2025.1.2 (April 2025)
Bug Fixes
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Mating data for Days to Calving now correctly excludes planned joinings and inactive animals.
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Pregnancy test results in the Days to Calving export are now shown in weeks instead of days.
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Flush and implant dates are now included in the registration file export.
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Resolved an issue preventing User Reports from working for Stockbook Lite subscriptions.
2025.1.1 (March 2025)
Major Updates
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YardsTech EID stick reader added to Live entry
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Added ability to filter on DNA results
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DNA status added to front animal screen
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Import time for Sheep Genetics files significantly reduced
Minor Updates
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Increased functionality for extra carcase data fields, including import and export
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Traits observed’ field added to Breedplan EBV table
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Spelling errors in traits section corrected
Bug Fixes
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Days to calving popup removed when moving between animal windows
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Data transfer no longer creating status history records
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Pedigree only animals from data transfer no longer have additional status history
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Passed animals no longer increase drafting tallies in Live Entry
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Scrotal circumference no longer appearing in ‘weights only’ Breedplan exports
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SG xml file only includes syndicate sires used in the given mating period
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SG xml file excludes all syndicates with incorrect flock and breed codes
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SG xml only includes the first recorded weight for a given life stage
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SG xml includes outcomes from syndicate sire matings when the specific sire is identified in the performance section
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Carcase data now exports correct fields in master csv
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Extra carcase data field labels now save after editing
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Fate codes for Hereford, Droughtmaster and Angus NZ rectified for exports
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Nonresponsive User report button fixed
