The Complete Animal Profile
Every individual animal in Kora has a comprehensive profile page bringing together all information about that animal in one place. This profile combines basic identification, historical records, current status, and quick-access features. Interactive smart badges provide these features.
Accessing Animal Profiles
From search:
- Use universal search (type animal name or ID)
- Click animal from search results
- Profile opens
From location view:
- Navigate to Maps or Locations
- Click location containing animals
- Select animal from list
- Profile opens
From QR code (mobile):
- Scan animal's QR code
- Profile opens instantly
- No typing required in field conditions
From lists and tables:
- Animal lists (filtered by location, species, status)
- Click animal name
- Profile opens
Core Profile Information
Identification Section:
- Name/Alias - Common name for the animal
- Species - Animal type (Cattle, Sheep, African Elephant, etc.)
- ID Numbers - Official identifiers, tag numbers
- Sex - Male, Female, Unknown
- Age - Calculated from date of birth
- Breed - Specific breed or subspecies
- Current Location - Where animal is right now (location and subdivision)
Acquisition Details:
- Acquisition Method - How animal entered your care
- Acquisition Date - When animal entered your care
- Source - Where animal came from (breeder, facility name, wild population)
- Ownership Status - Owned, on loan, temporary custody, permitted/licensed, conservation custody
- Cost - Acquisition cost (if applicable)
- Permit Numbers - Required permits for regulated species
Methods include: born on facility, purchased, donated, rescued, transferred, wild captured, conservation programme, breeding loan.
Physical Characteristics:
- Colour/Markings - Distinctive features
- Current Weight - Latest weight measurement
- Body Condition - Assessment score
- Identification Methods - Tags, microchips, RFID, visual markings (details available in editable fields)
Conservation Status (if applicable):
- IUCN Category - Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered
- Programme Participation - Species Survival Plans, breeding programmes
- Genetic Information - Lineage, inbreeding coefficients (conservation breeding context)
Smart Badges - Quick Access to Features
Smart badges are interactive buttons on the animal profile. They provide shortcuts to specific features. Click a badge to expand a dropdown showing detailed information and quick actions.
Quarantine Smart Badge
Shows:
- Current quarantine status (Clear, Active Quarantine, Day X/Y progress)
- Risk level (Low, Medium, High)
- Days remaining until release
- Health check schedule
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- Start new quarantine
- Add health check during quarantine
- View quarantine progress (percentage complete)
- Release from quarantine (when eligible)
- Manage CITES compliance (for regulated species)
- View quarantine history
Use when: Managing biosecurity isolation, post-import quarantine, disease exposure, pre-breeding quarantine
Weight Smart Badge
Shows:
- Latest weight measurement
- Weight change since last measurement (±kg)
- Growth trend indicator
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- Add new weight record
- View recent weight history (last 3 measurements)
- See weight change calculations
- View full weight chart (opens detailed growth analysis)
Use when: Tracking growth, monitoring body condition, detecting underweight/overweight animals, verifying treatment response
Breeding Smart Badge (Reproductive Records)
Sex-specific displays:
For Females:
- Pregnancy status (Pregnant, Due in X days, In Heat, Recently Bred, Ready)
- Expected due date
- Breeding partner information
- Pregnancy progress bar
For Males:
- Successful breedings count
- Last breeding date
- Semen quality (if recorded)
- Last semen collection date
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- Add breeding record
- Add pregnancy confirmation
- Record birth/offspring
- View breeding history
- Access breeding recommendations (for conservation programmes)
Use when: Managing breeding programmes, tracking pregnancies, documenting genetic lineage, planning reproduction
Tasks Smart Badge
Shows:
- Number of assigned tasks for this animal
- Badge colour indicates urgency (overdue tasks show red, high priority shows yellow)
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- View all tasks assigned to this animal
- Complete tasks directly from dropdown
- Add new animal-specific task
- See task due dates and priorities
- Navigate to full task management
Use when: Tracking animal-specific work, scheduling treatments, managing follow-ups, coordinating team responsibilities
QR Code Smart Badge
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- Generate QR code for this animal
- Print QR code for attachment to enclosure/tag
- Download QR code image
- View QR code scanning instructions
Use when: Creating field identification systems, enabling quick mobile access, visitor check-ins (zoos), livestock handling (scan instead of type)
CITES Compliance Smart Badge (Endangered Species)
Shows:
- CITES Appendix classification (I, II, III)
- Permit status
- Compliance documentation status
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- View CITES documentation
- Upload permits
- Track permit expiration
- Manage transfer documentation
- Access species-specific requirements
Use when: Managing endangered or regulated species, preparing for transfers/exports, demonstrating compliance during inspections
Follow-Up Smart Badge (Veterinarian Feature)
Shows:
- Follow-up required flag status
- Veterinarian who flagged
- Follow-up reason/notes
Quick Actions (when expanded):
- View follow-up details
- Mark follow-up complete
- Add follow-up notes
- Schedule follow-up appointment
Use when: Veterinarians tracking cases requiring additional review, monitoring treatment response, scheduling recheck appointments
Health History Section
Chronological timeline of all health-related events:
Observations - Every recorded observation (symptoms, behaviours, physical findings) Treatments - All medications, vaccinations, procedures Health Assessments - Periodic welfare evaluations, body condition scoring Quarantine Events - Quarantine initiations, health checks, releases Test Results - Laboratory tests, diagnostic findings
Timeline view shows:
- Date and time of each event
- Who recorded it
- Severity/priority indicators
- Quick links to detailed records
Use: Review medical history before treatment, identify patterns, support veterinary diagnosis, demonstrate care standards during audits
Weight Tracking Section
Current Status:
- Latest weight
- Weight change since previous measurement
- Growth rate (for juveniles)
- Body condition assessment
Historical Trends:
- Weight chart (line graph over time)
- Growth curves compared to species norms
- Identify underweight/overweight periods
- Seasonal weight variations
Use: Monitor growth in young animals, detect health issues (sudden weight loss), verify adequate nutrition, track recovery after illness, meet breeding weight targets
Reproductive Records Section
Breeding History:
- All breeding events with dates and partners
- Conception method (natural, artificial insemination)
- Heat cycles tracked (females)
- Breeding success rates (males)
Pregnancy Tracking (Females):
- Breeding date
- Expected due date (gestation calculation)
- Pregnancy progress
- Prenatal health checks
- Complications (if any)
Birth Records:
- Actual birth date
- Number of offspring
- Offspring details (sex, weight, condition)
- Birth complications
- Postpartum health
Conservation Breeding (if applicable):
- Genetic lineage documentation
- Inbreeding coefficients
- Population management programme participation
- Breeding recommendations based on genetics
Use: Plan breeding programmes, track genetic diversity, manage reproduction schedules, document pedigrees, support conservation goals
Movement History Section
Complete geographic journey showing:
- Every location change from birth/acquisition
- Dates of movements
- Reasons for movements
- Duration at each location
- Contact tracing data (which animals shared locations)
Use: Biosecurity contact tracing, demonstrate traceability for regulatory compliance, analyse movement stress patterns, plan future relocations
Traceability Chain Section
Immutable lifetime audit trail showing:
- All significant events (acquisitions, treatments, movements, observations, health certificates)
- Cryptographic hashing ensuring data integrity
- Regulatory compliance documentation
- Blockchain integration (if enabled)
Use: Regulatory audits, food safety investigations, demonstrating responsible care, legal protection, certification requirements
Identification Management (High-Level)
Animals can have multiple identification methods recorded:
- Visual Tags - Ear tags, neck bands, leg bands, paint marks
- Electronic ID - Microchips, RFID tags, bolus tags
- Natural Markings - Unique colour patterns, scars, horn shapes
- Photographic ID - Photos documenting distinctive features
- National IDs - Country-specific identification systems (NLIS, EID, etc.)
Each identification method includes:
- Type and number
- Application date
- Location on animal (which ear, injection site, etc.)
- Photos (optional)
Multiple IDs provide redundancy. If one tag is lost, others remain.
Status Badges Throughout Profile
Visual indicators show animal status at a glance:
Quarantine Status - Red/yellow badge when under quarantine Pregnancy Status - Badge showing pregnancy with due date Follow-Up Required - Flag indicating veterinary review needed Withdrawal Period Active - Food safety warning for treated animals Conservation Status - Endangered species indicator Biosecurity Risk Level - Current risk assessment Ownership Status - On loan, temporary custody, permitted, etc.
Badges update automatically based on recorded data. Mark animal pregnant, badge appears. Complete quarantine, badge changes to "Clear."
Profile Customisation by User Type
Different user types see profile sections relevant to their work:
Veterinarians - Emphasis on health history, treatment records, diagnostic findings, follow-up management
Farmers - Focus on weight, reproductive performance, feeding schedules, production metrics
Zoo Staff - Enrichment records, public presentation notes, conservation breeding, CITES compliance
Conservation Managers - Genetic data, population management, breeding recommendations, habitat information
Regulatory Inspectors - Traceability chain, compliance documentation, health certificates, movement records
Profile adapts to show what matters most for your role while keeping all data accessible.
Editing Profile Information
Who can edit: Users with Standard permissions or higher. Some fields require Advanced or Administrative permissions.
What is editable:
- Basic information (name, breed, sex, date of birth)
- Acquisition details
- Identification methods
- Conservation status
- Generic notes and observations
What is not directly editable (added through specific workflows):
- Health history (add via observations)
- Treatments (add via treatment records)
- Weight (add via weight records)
- Reproductive records (add via breeding/pregnancy workflow)
- Movement history (add via movement records)
How to edit: Click edit icons next to editable fields, make changes, save. System tracks who edited what and when. All changes are audited.
Viewing Historical Changes
Profile includes audit trail showing:
- What information changed
- When it changed
- Who made the change
- Previous values
Use: Investigate discrepancies, track data quality, accountability for corrections, understand animal record evolution
Common Profile Page Workflows
Workflow 1: Quick Health Check
- Open animal profile (search or QR scan)
- Review weight badge (click to see trend)
- Check quarantine badge (verify clear status)
- Review recent observations in health history
- Add new observation if needed
- Check tasks badge for scheduled work
Workflow 2: Pre-Breeding Review
- Open female animal profile
- Click breeding badge
- Review last breeding date
- Check pregnancy status
- Verify weight adequate for breeding
- Review health history for recent issues
- Record new breeding event if proceeding
Workflow 3: Veterinary Examination
- Open animal profile (client brings animal to clinic)
- Review complete health history
- Check current weight
- Review previous treatments
- Record veterinary observation
- Add treatment record
- Flag for follow-up if needed (Follow-Up badge)
- Complete associated tasks
Workflow 4: Pre-Sale Documentation
- Open animal profile
- Verify weight current and within norms
- Check quarantine status (must be clear)
- Review vaccination records
- Verify no active withdrawal periods
- Generate health certificate (if required)
- Export traceability chain for buyer
- Record movement/sale