ZV2 6-Manual

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SAINT LOUIS ZOO
ZOOTRITION™ Version 2.6 USER’S

GUIDE
The mission of the Saint Louis Zoo is to conserve animals and their habitats through
outstanding educational and recreational experiences, research and animal management.
Core Values encompass: Stewardship, Tradition, Customer Focus, Leadership,
Knowledge, Integrity, Teamwork, Diversity, and Accountability. The Saint Louis
Zoo is supported by three boards: the governing Commission, the Zoo Friends and the
Foundation. The Commission has the fiduciary responsibility for the health and well-
being of the Zoo as an institution. The Zoo Friends Board is responsible for generating
contributed income through their 38,000 member families and through the 11,000 Zoo
Parents. The larger Board of Directors (the Foundation) of 65 is responsible for major
gifts. While it may seem confusing to have three separate boards involved, the Zoo is a
partnership -- a public-private partnership. The Zoo belongs to the public, the taxpayers.
It will always remain free and accessible to all because of this partnership and its broad
financial base.
It is with this spirit and underlying values that the Zootrition software also finds a
homebase at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Original Software Developed By:

Wildlife Conservation Society
Nutrition Department
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10460
Software Written By: Sybits, Inc. Modifications (2005 & 2006) By: SSE
112 Main Street 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 500
Norwalk, CT 06851 St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 203-845-8750 Phone: 314-429-4700
Fax: 203-845-8744 Fax: 314-439-4799
Website: www.SSEinc.com
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS to Version 2.6
The support of Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, CEO and President, Saint Louis Zoo, and Peter
Dollinger, Director, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, in securing the future of
Zootrition development is much appreciated. We also acknowledge the international
zoo, university, and wildlife communities in recognizing the need for this software, and
their continued interest, feedback, and promotion of its use for improving diets and
nutrition of the species under our care and commitment. Our International Advisory
Board provided excellent data and upgrade suggestions, Disney’s Animal Kingdom (in
particular) and the Saint Louis Zoo staff were essential in providing initial Body
Condition Score inputs, and Lisa Seidel and April Braddy assisted with data entry. Jerry
French provided technical support throughout the process. We thank SSE Inc., for
accepting the challenge of picking up a project mid-stream, and particularly the expertise
of Ellen Bohn and Theresa Smallwood, for their technical contributions in converting
Zootrition to a Saint Louis Zoo-based program.
In addition to Acknowledgment Comments from Version 2.0:

The success of Zootrition comes from the continuous input from the hundreds of users
across the globe. Useful comments from academicians, clinicians, Version 1 users
throughout the world, and over 200 Zootrition training workshop participants in three
continents contributed to the design and function of Version 2. We thank everyone who
has offered and provided feedback to our efforts. We are especially grateful for the
designation of Zootrition as a national standard by the Dutch Federation of Zoos, by
ACOPAZOA (the Colombian Zoo Association) through the efforts of the Zoo
Conservation Outreach Group, and by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums
(EAZA).
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We are grateful for the insightful feedback, comments and patience from Kristina
Johansen, Neil Jessop, Marcus Clauss, Kirstie Fraser, Camilo Tapas, Rosamira Guillen,
Antonio Guilherme Vidigal, Mauvis Gore, Alan Abend, Joeke Nijboer and Jennifer
Cook. These and other comments were painstakingly collected and integrated by Andrea
Fidgett into a cohesive Version 2.0 requirements document. The Version 2.0 Project
Manager, John DiLorenzo further developed this document into a Technical
Specification, with kind assistance from the WCS Working Group comprising Animal
Management, Information Technology, Nutrition and Veterinary personnel. Finally, we
are immensely thankful for those individuals who worked so hard and displayed such
patience as beta testers; their comments and efforts have helped improve our product.
We sincerely appreciate the support of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association’s
Conservation Endowment Fund for the generous grant to support the upgrade of the
original software, and particularly for extensions of completion timelines as we attempted
to integrate new technologies and information. Many thanks to the development team
from Sybits, Inc., especially Sanjay Gulati, Neil Jessop (Energetics Module), and WCS
Exhibits and Graphics staff (John Fraser and George Dremeaux) each of whose skills,
time and patience made this upgrade a reality. Original data acquisition, review, entry
and validation were due to the collective efforts of Georg Weyand, Nancy Deenihan-
Gruber, Yekaterina Gluzberg, Tamara Ross, Marian Glick-Bauer, David Hellinga,
Wendy Graffam, Debra McDonald, Jasmine Irani, Ellen Dierenfeld, and John DiLorenzo.
We hope that global users of this software will continue to contribute to its development
by providing feedback on its usefulness and helping to provide direction for further
versions.
Ellen S. Dierenfeld, PhD & John E. DiLorenzo

Department Head, Wildlife Nutrition Zootrition Version 2.1 Project Manager
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................4-7
INTRODUCTION TO ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE..............2

WHAT IS THE ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 PROGRAM?..................2
WHAT’S NEW IN VERSION 2.6................................................................2
STANDARD FORMATTING USED IN THIS MANUAL.........................3
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DATABASES..........................................4
GLOBAL DATABASE.............................................................................5
GLOBAL DATABASE UPDATES..........................................................5
LOCAL DATABASE................................................................................6
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS.....................8
DATABASE MAINTENANCE................................................................8
DIET MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS..............................................8
FEED MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS.............................................8
RECOMMENDATION MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS.................9
FEEDING GROUP MAINTENANCE AND FEED ORDERS................9
FORMS / APPENDIX...............................................................................9
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION...............................10
PACKET CONTENTS................................................................................10
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS..............................11
BACK-UP YOUR DATA...........................................................................12
GLOBAL DATABASE UPDATES............................................................13
Version 1 Installation Update..................................................................13
Apply Global Updates..............................................................................13
RUNNING ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE.............................14
LAUNCHING ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE.................14
SCREEN ANATOMY DESCRIPTIONS...................................................14
COPYING A SCREEN...............................................................................15
DROP DOWN MENUS..............................................................................16
WORKING WITH DATA WINDOWS......................................................19
‘NAVIGATION’ MODE.........................................................................19
‘EDIT’ MODE.........................................................................................19
‘ADD NEW’ MODE...............................................................................19
VIEWING, PRINTING AND SAVING REPORTS...................................20
DIETS................................................................................................................21
CURRENT DIET WINDOW......................................................................22
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SECURITY FEATURES IN THE DIET WINDOW..................................22
ADDING A DIET.......................................................................................23
DELETING A DIET...................................................................................24
ADDING FEEDS TO A DIET....................................................................25
DELETING FEEDS FROM A DIET..........................................................26
SAVING A DIET AS AN IN-HOUSE MIX..............................................27
COPYING AND MODIFYING A DIET....................................................28
FINDING A DIET.......................................................................................29
ASSIGNING DIETS BY LOCATION OR TAXONOMY........................29
FILTERING ANIMALS BY TAXONOMY...........................................30
FILTERING ANIMALS BY LOCATION..............................................30
PRINTING DIETS......................................................................................32
OTHER FEATURES ON THE DIETS SCREEN......................................33
DIET ANALYSIS BUTTON...................................................................33
ANIMALS BUTTON..............................................................................37
FEEDS...............................................................................................................40
ADDING A FEED CATEGORY................................................................41
DELETING A FEED CATEGORY............................................................41
ADDING A FEED......................................................................................42
DELETING A FEED..................................................................................43
COPYING AND MODIFYING A FEED...................................................43
FINDING A FEED......................................................................................44
PRINTING A FEED, FEED CATEGORY OR NUTRIENT REPORT.....44
OTHER FEATURES ON THE FEEDS SCREEN...................................…46
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION BUTTON.............................................. 46
FEEDS COMPARISON BUTTON.........................................................47
OTHER CONTROLS ON THE FEEDS SCREEN.................................49
ENERGETICS...................................................................................................50
CREATING AN ENERGY VALUE.......................................................51
COMPARISONS...............................................................................................52
COMPARISONS BUTTON....................................................................53
RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................................................55
ADDING A RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY...................................56
DELETING A RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY...............................56
ADDING A RECOMMENDATION..........................................................57
DELETING A RECOMMENDATION......................................................58
COPYING AND MODIFYING A RECOMMENDATION......................58
FINDING A RECOMMENDATION.........................................................59
ASSIGNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY LOCATION OR
TAXONOMY..............................................................................................59
RECOMMENDED NUTRIENTS BUTTON.............................................62
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FEEDING GROUPS..........................................................................................64
FEED GROUP CALCULATION TAB......................................................65
ADDING A FEEDING GROUP.................................................................65
DELETING A FEEDING GROUP.............................................................65
ADDING A DIET TO THE FEEDING GROUP DIETS...........................66
DIET SELECTION LIST ‘MODES’..........................................................67
DELETING A DIET FROM THE FEEDING GROUP DIETS.................67
FINDING A FEEDING GROUP................................................................67
FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS TAB.........................................................68
ADDING A SPECIES TO THE FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS..............68
DELETING AN ANIMAL FROM THE FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS.68
ANIMAL FEEDING GROUP SUMMARY WINDOW............................69
ANIMAL FILTER TAB.............................................................................69
FILTERING ANIMALS.............................................................................69
FILTERING ANIMALS BY SEX...........................................................71
FILTERING ANIMALS BY PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE....................71
FILTERING ANIMALS BY DIET.........................................................72
FILTERING ANIMALS BY RECOMMENDATION............................72
DELIVERY / ORDERING TAB................................................................73
ORDER INFORMATION WINDOW........................................................73
ORDER DETAIL WINDOW......................................................................75
ADDING AN ORDER................................................................................75
DELETING AN ORDER............................................................................76
MODIFYING AN ORDER.........................................................................76
ADDING FEEDING GROUPS TO AN ORDER...................................76
REMOVING FEEDING GROUPS FROM AN ORDER........................76
CHANGING THE NUMBER OF DAYS ON AN ORDER...................77
FINDING A FEEDING GROUP................................................................78
PRINTING THE ORDER...........................................................................78
TOOLS...............................................................................................................79
INSTITUTION............................................................................................79
LOCATIONS..............................................................................................80
TO ADD A FACILITY, BUILDING, OR ENCLOSURE......................80
TO DELETE A FACILITY, BUILDING, OR ENCLOSURE................81
ANIMALS...................................................................................................81
ADDING AN ANIMAL..........................................................................81
DELETING AN ANIMAL......................................................................82
FINDING AN ANIMAL.........................................................................82
FILTERING ANIMALS BY LOCATION OR TAXONOMY...............83
FILTERING ANIMALS BY TAXONOMY........................................83
FILTERING ANIMALS BY LOCATION..........................................84
ASSIGNING LOCATIONS TO ANIMALS...........................................85
ASSOCIATING A DIET WITH A SPECIES.............................................86
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REMOVING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A DIET AND A
SPECIES..................................................................................................86
ASSOCIATING A REQUIREMENT WITH A SPECIES.........................87
REMOVING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A REQUIREMENT AND
SPECIES......................................................................................………87
TO CHANGE THE SEX OR PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE OF AN ASSOCIATED
ANIMAL.........................................................................…………………88
TO SELECT ACTIVE RECORD OR HISTORICAL RECORD...............89
NUTRIENTS...............................................................................................90
PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGES.....................................................................90
TAXONOMY..............................................................................................91
TAXONOMY MAINTENANCE............................................................91
DISPLAY LATIN OR COMMON NAME.............................................91
VENDORS..................................................................................................92
ADMINISTRATION.........................................................................................93
ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILEGES............................................................93
CREATE USERS........................................................................................94
IMPORT VERSION 1.00 DATA...............................................................95
VERSION 1 INSTALLATION UPDATE..............................................96
APPLY GLOBAL UPDATES.................................................................96
APPENDIX....................................................................................................…97
APPENDIX I - Data/Feed Sources......................................................…97
APPENDIX II - Suggestion Forms......................................................…105
APPENDIX III - Order Log.................................................................…107
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO
ZOOTRITION™ Version 2.6
SOFTWARE
WHAT IS THE ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 PROGRAM?

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 is a software package and database designed as a tool
for zoos, aquariums and training institutions to assist in the analysis and preparation of
diets for captive wild animals.
WHAT’S NEW IN VERSION 2.6

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 introduced several new features, functions and
capabilities, based largely on user feedback from Version 1.0, for the development and
evaluation of animal diets:
1. Enlarged and enhanced new Screen Interface allowing a more intuitive approach to
diet creation and data maintenance
2. Multi-user enabled systems allowing secure access to a database stored on a server

with up to 30 clients
3. Administrator function to define new users and levels of security
4. New Energetics Module allowing calculation of recommended energy needs based on

feeding habit, physiological state, and activity level options, including BME and
FME values with supporting reference sources
5. Updated Feeds and Recommendations Databases complied from identified errors

and/or new entries that were submitted (provided with full citations); some
formerly proprietary information will be supplied by commercial feed
manufacturers
6. Ability to Custom-Enter Feed and Animal Species Names such that report components
can be printed in Local Language(s)
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7. New tables for Country, State, and International Currency Codes
8. Expanded Institution definition to include primary contact information and insertion of

an institution’s Corporate Logo (.BMP format)
9. Expanded Search and Help functions
10. Standardized Diet and Reference Forms, including the ZV2 User Manual, all in PDF
format, are provided to assist with understanding and implementing dietary
evaluation studies
STANDARD FORMATTING USED IN THIS MANUAL

EXAMPLE OF DESCRIPTION
FORMATTING
<ENTER> Words surrounded by < > indicate keystrokes or special

keys to press.
Print button Words in lowercase bold indicate screen icons, buttons or
screen features to select.
FEEDS window Words in caps indicate window or screen headings.
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ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DATABASES
The ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software comes with a global database of feeds and
recommendations needed to begin work immediately. As you create and enter local data,
it will become part of your ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database.
Hint: The publications, from which data were obtained, can be found in Appendix I.
Note: The inclusion of any feeds or brand names in the global database does not imply a
product endorsement.
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GLOBAL DATABASE
The ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software package includes a wealth of data, referred
to as the global database. The global database consists of feed composition, nutritional
recommendations, and taxonomy information.
Hint: You may not edit global data. A lock icon will appear when you have selected a
global item, signifying that the item may not be edited.
The global database includes:
• Global feed categories
• Global feeds
• Nutrient composition of global feeds
• Taxonomic tables with Latin and common names
• Published nutritional recommendations (i.e. Recommendations)
GLOBAL DATABASE UPDATES
On an as needed basis, the Zootrition™ Project team will issue global database
updates to the current version via the web or CD-ROM. These updates will include
additional or clarifying information to the master file. This information, always shipped
on an inclusive basis with prevoi9ous updates, should be applied to any user databases
using the ‘Apply Global Updates’ option under the Administrator drop down menu.
Hint: To recommend a feed, requirement or nutrient for inclusion in the

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 global database, please use the suggestion forms found
in Appendix II.
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LOCAL DATABASE
The data that you will add is referred to as local data. ZOOTRITION™
VERSION 2.6 software allows you to create your own feed categories, feeds,
diets, animal information and other database information. You may also wish to
create local recommendations and feeds by copying and modifying the global
information provided. Thus, the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program allows
you to incorporate institution-specific information. Your local database will grow
as you use ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software.
Hint: To create local recommendations and feeds from global data, select the copy to
option from the edit drop down menu. Refer to Chapters 4 and 5 for more information
on how to use the copy to function.
The following information is NOT included in the global database. You should enter the
following local data into the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database:
• Location data – Information on the facilities, buildings and enclosures at your

institution (e.g. monkey house, cage #1). (Refer to Chapter 10)
• Specific animal data – Information on the individuals or groups of animals in the

enclosures at your institution (e.g. male baboon(s) in monkey house, cage #1).
(Refer to Chapter 10)
• Vendors – The persons and/or organizations from which your feeds are
purchased. (Refer to Chapter 10)
• Feed costs - Prices of individual feeds at your institution, with local currency
unit, are added manually into the Feeds database using the Feeds function.
(Refer to Chapter 5)
Hint: Prices may be added to global feeds, but this is the only modification that
can be made to global feeds. (Refer to Chapter 5).
• Local feeds - Feeds that are used at your institution and not included in the
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database. You may create a local feed by
copying a feed from the global database and modifying it to be more similar to
a feed specifically available to your institution. (Refer to Chapter 5).
• Diets - The combination of feeds that represent the items offered to/consumed
by the animals at your institution. (Refer to Chapter 4).
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• Recommendations - Local recommendations and requirement categories may be
added, or created by copying and modifying global recommendations. (Refer
to Chapter 8).
Hint: The local data exists in a relational database where certain rules apply to data
entry. For example, you may not delete a FEED CATEGORY if there are FEEDS still in
that category, DIETS using those FEEDS or if that feed is on an ORDER in the
FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS screen.
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ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
The ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software provides the following functions by
offering various screens and reports for the user. These are:
DATABASE MAINTENANCE
You may add, delete, modify, view and print information entered into the
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database. The user may enter local data, or
global data may be copied as a template for local data modification. (Refer to
Chapters 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 ).
Hint: The global database can be viewed but not edited. Global database items, indicated
by a lock icon in the data windows, cannot be modified.
DIET MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software allows you to create and modify diets,
analyze their nutritional composition, and compare diets to published
Recommendations. You may select from global or local feeds to create your diets.
Search functions allow you to find a specific diet in the database. (Refer to
Chapter 4).
FEED MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS
You may add, delete, modify, view and print the nutritional composition of local
feeds. You can compare selected feeds against other feeds and against various
Recommendations. You may also add, delete, modify and print local feed
categories and feeds. Global feeds may be copied as a starting point for your local
feeds. Data may be viewed in a variety of units. Search functions allow you to
find specific feeds in the database. (Refer to Chapter 5).
ENERGETICS
The ENERGETICS module is a major new feature to ZOOTRITION™
VERSION 2.6. This program provides recommended energy needs for animals
based on Animal Type and Class. Energy recommendations are dynamically
calculated based on animal weight, activity level and physiological state.
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Energy values, both BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and FMR (Field Metabolic
Rate), provide a value range for review by the diet administrator. Each BMR and
FMR value is accompanied by a published reference and comment on the
reference for a more complete picture on the values.
RECOMMENDATION MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software will help you to compare diets or feeds
to published recommended nutrients. You may also add, delete and modify local
Recommendations. Global Recommendations may be copied as a starting point
for your local Recommendations. Search functions allow you to find a specific
requirement in the database. The global database was designed to provide a
majority of the published nutrient Recommendations for various species
(primarily livestock and domestic). (Refer to Chapter 5).
FEEDING GROUP MAINTENANCE AND FEED ORDERS
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software allows you to create feeding groups of

animals. For example, all of the animals in a building, or in a mixed species
exhibit may be assembled into a feeding group. The individual diets and diet
components needed for a feeding group can be compiled for delivery and ordering
functions. (Refer to Chapter 9).
FORMS / APPENDIX
A major new feature to ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 was the inclusion of
.PDF forms and appendices offering published data relating to diet analysis and
creation, as well as reference information. This reference section is expanded in
VERSION 2.6.
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Chapter 22
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
AND INSTALLATION
PACKET CONTENTS
Your ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 packet contains the following:
• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software on 1 compact disk.
• Note: Zootrition™ software is no longer available on diskette.
• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 User Manual is included in the installation package as

a PDF file.
• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 Release Notes
• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 Installation Procedures
• License agreement and Registration Number.
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program is designed to run as a standalone system
or to run as a client to a network system. The network version stores the databases on the
server with up to 30 concurrent client installs.
To use Zootrition version 2.6, you need this equipment and software:
1. IBM compatible 233MHz Pentium computer (400 MHz or higher recommended.

2. A minimum of 32MB (megabytes) or RAM (random access memory; 64B is
recommended.
3. Hard disk with 60 MB of free space.
4. 2x CD-ROM drive (double-speed) or higher.
5. 8-bit or 16-bit sound card to use the sound features.
6. 256-color VGA or SVGA monitor or better is recommended.
a. We recommend a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher.
7. WINDOWS ® ’95, ’98, ME, or 2000 Professional for the Client
8. WINDOWS ® NT 4.0 Server or 2000 (with service pack 6.0 or higher)
9. Zootrition Version 2.6 Windows Installation CD-ROM
10. Printer supported by Windows ® 95/98/ME/NT 4.0/2000
11. Microsoft Word 97/2000 or Microsoft Excel 97/2000 or higher if you plan to use
those copy features within Zootrition to integrate with Microsoft Word and
Microsoft Excel.
12. Microsoft Access 2000 or higher if you:
a. Are a Version 2.X user and wish to import your data into Version 2.6, or;
b. Wish to apply global database updates as they become available.
13. Adobe Reader 4.0 or above if you wish to use the Forms and Appendix feature to
review the User Manual or other Dietary Management forms.
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BACK-UP YOUR DATA
Your ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 data is valuable and should be backed-up

regularly. The data that came with the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program, and the
data that you enter into the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database, is kept in a file
called STLV26.MDB. This will be located in the same directory in which you installed
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software. If you performed a default installation, this
database can be found in the directory C:\PROGRAMS\ZOOTRITION.
Hint: You will need a ZipTM disk or CD-R/RW to back-up the database.
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GLOBAL DATABASE UPDATES
Updates to the global database and information on the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
software can be found at the web site (www.zootrition.org) as they become available.
Local database information will not be affected by updates.
It is anticipated that regular updates to the global database will be published to the
Zootrition community. These database updates will include any and all changes to those
tables and fields that included Zootrition data.
Version 1 Installation Update NOTE: Version 1 is no longer supported
All Version 1.0 users will be required to run a Global Update against their
imported data. The Administrator should run the function ‘Apply Global
Updates’ from the Administration Menu.
Apply Global Updates
Global Updates are time–consuming. They range in effort from 20-45 minutes
per database depending on the volume of pre-existent user data exists.
It is highly recommended that the Administrator:
a. All Global Updates must be applied to every user database using Zootrition.
b. All Global Updates should be stored in a separate sub-directory from the

installation of Zootrition Version 2.6
c. Backup all version 2.6 data prior to any import process
d. Create a list of all databases to be converted
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Chapter 33
RUNNING ZOOTRITION™
VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE
LAUNCHING ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE

To run the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program, click on the Windows start menu,
then click on programs and select Zootrition™ Version 2.6.
SCREEN ANATOMY DESCRIPTIONS

1. The ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS screen appears when you
first begin to run ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software. The Diets tab is
selected by default. The functions available on the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION
2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS screen are described below, as are options that are
common to most screens. Drop down menus - Numerous functions are available
from these menus. (Refer to Chapter 3 for details).
2. Functions Buttons – By clicking the icons to the left, you can select the Diets, Feeds,
Energetics, Comparisons, recommendations, Feeding Groups, and Forms/
Appendix.
3. Data windows - Each screen has several windows within it where data appear for
editing or selecting.
4. ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS screen – This screen appears by

default when you first begin running ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software.
From this screen you can click on any button or drop down menu to access the
other functions available in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program.
5. Add/Delete buttons – Click the Add button to add new records to the local database.
Press the Delete button to permanently delete a record from the local database.
On the right side of the screen the same icons are used to add and delete FEEDS
from the selected FEED CATEGORIES.
6. Drop down list - Drop down lists allow you to choose from among several items in a
list, such as display units. To access the list, click on the drop down arrow.
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7. Selection buttons - These buttons allow you to choose from two or more options.
Click inside the desired button to indicate your choice.
8. Print button - Click the Print button to launch the associated report. A preview
window will appear, allowing you to view the report before printing. (Refer to
Chapter 3 for details).
9. Lock icon - Global data items that come preloaded in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION
2.6 database cannot be deleted. The lock icon will be displayed if one of these
items is selected.
10. Search icon - Click the Search button to find a specific feed, requirement, diet,
feeding group or animal in the database. (Refer to Chapters 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9).
11. Screen buttons- Many screens in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program
contain buttons which will bring you to another screen where data are displayed
or analyzed in detail.
COPYING A SCREEN
Any ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 screen can be copied to the Windows Clipboard©
by the following procedure:
1. Press the <ALT> and <PRINT SCREEN> keys simultaneously. This action will copy
the screen to the Windows Clipboard.
2. Paste the screen capture into any open Paint© or Word© processing program in
Windows (by pressing <CTRL> plus <V>). You may paste at any time, provided
you haven't copied anything else to the Clipboard.
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DROP DOWN MENUS
Options available within each drop down menu are listed below. Several of the menus
contain multiple options.
• File menu:
• Open Database - This option allows you to attach the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION
2.6 program to a visiting database. By default, the software works on a database
file, called STLV25.MDB, which is kept in the directory into which
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software was installed.
To attach to another database, click on Open Database.
Hint: You may also select the Open Database icon on the toolbar. Refer below for
information on how to use the toolbar.
The Attach to Database screen will open, and you may select from available files. The
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program will verify that the file selected is a
valid ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 database. You will then receive a message
that you have successfully attached to another database.
If you wish to exchange your database with other institutions, make a copy of the
STLV25.MDB file you are using, save under a new filename that includes your
institution name (e.g. myinstitution.MDB), and save to diskette.
• Printer Setup - This option brings you to the PRINT SETUP screen where you may
select printer options and select a paper size and orientation.
Hint: You may also select the Printer Setup icon on the toolbar. Refer below for
• Exit - This option allows you to exit the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program.
• Edit menu:
• Copy to - This option allows you to copy a feed, recommendation, or local diet,
modify it and save it under a new name. (Refer to Chapters 4,5 and 86).
Hint: Copying is recommending whenever you need to modify a global (preloaded) item
in the database.
Hint: You may also select the Copy Data icon on the toolbar. Refer below for
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• Find - This option allows you to search for feeds, recommendations, diets and animals.
(Refer to Chapter 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9).
• Find Next - This option, used with Find, allows you to locate subsequent items in
your database search. (Refer to Chapters 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9).
• Diets menu: This menu accesses the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET
FUNCTIONS screen. (Refer to Chapters 4, 5 and 8).
Hint: You may also select the Diet Functions icon on the toolbar. Refer below for
• Feeding Groups menu: This menu accesses the Feeding Group functions screen.
(Refer to Chapter 9).
Hint: You may also select the Feeding Group functions icon on the toolbar. Refer
below for information on how to use the toolbar.
• Data menu: This menu accesses the following data maintenance screens: animals,
institution, locations, nutrients, physiological stages, taxonomy, and vendors.
(Refer to Chapter 10).
Hint: You may also select the Tools icon on the toolbar. Refer below for information on
how to use the toolbar.
Administration menu: This menu, accessible only by the Administrator, accesses the
following database utilities options:
• Add Users: This function allows the administrator to define new users to the
system.
• Compact Database: This function allows you to compress your data. Use this
option with caution and only when necessary.
• Repair Database: Use this function with caution and only when necessary.
• Import Version 1 data: Applies to Version 1 users only. Allows conversion of

Version 1 databases in to the Version 2.6 format
• Apply Global Updates: Allows regular global database updates to be posted to

all user databases.
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Window menu:
• Cascade Open Windows - This option allows you to arrange several

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 windows in layers on the screen.
• Arrange icons - This option allows you to arrange ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
icons that have been minimized.
• Toolbar - This option allows you to view a toolbar of icons for easy access to the
following functions:
• Diet Functions - This icon brings you to the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET
FUNCTIONS screen.
• Feeding Group Functions - This icon brings you to the FEEDING GROUP
FUNCTIONS screen.
• Tools - This icon brings you to the options available in the Tools drop down menu.
• Copy Data - This icon brings you to a screen where you may enter a new name for a
diet, feed, or recommendation that you wish to copy. (Refer to Chapters 4, 5, and
8).
Hint: You must already have selected the item to be copied before clicking on this icon.
• Open Database - This icon brings you to the ATTACH TO DATABASE screen
where you may select the file which will serve as your active ZOOTRITION™
VERSION 2.6 database.
• Printer Setup - This icon brings you to the PRINT SETUP screen where you may
select printer options and select a paper size and orientation.
• The names of all open ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 windows are also displayed.
The window in use is indicated by a check mark.
• Help menu: This option offers help and information about the ZOOTRITION™
VERSION 2.6 program.
• About ZOOTRITION - This option allows you to view the software operating
systems.
• Help - this option allows you access to on-line help.
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WORKING WITH DATA WINDOWS
Each screen in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program contains several windows in
which data is displayed and available for editing.
‘NAVIGATION’ MODE
A row may be selected within a data window by clicking on the desired item. The chosen
row will be highlighted and designated by a row marker.
You may move forward within the selected row using the <TAB>, <ENTER> or
<RIGHT ARROW> key. To move back through the fields (columns) in the row, use the
<LEFT ARROW> key, or press <SHIFT> plus <TAB>.
‘EDIT’ MODE
To enter ‘edit’ mode and make modifications to the data, click into a text box, or click on
the desired row. When the window is in ‘edit’ mode, a cursor appears within the selected
text box. When any data within the row is modified, the row marker changes into a
pencil icon, indicating that you are in ‘edit’ mode.
Hint: These edits are not made permanently in the database until you move off the
selected record and the pencil icon changes back into the row marker.
‘ADD NEW’ MODE

The last record in each data window is indicated by an asterisk symbol in the left
column. If you add a new row of data by clicking on the Add button in the data window,
the asterisk symbol changes into a pencil icon. This indicates that you are in ‘edit’ mode,
and the edits to the new record are pending.
Hint: The new record does not become permanent in the database until you move off the
current record and the pencil icon changes back into the row marker.
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VIEWING, PRINTING AND SAVING REPORTS
Reports are available under numerous applications in ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
software including feeds, nutrient recommendations, and diet composition and analysis.
Orders may also be prepared as a report. Reports may be viewed, printed, or saved to a
file.
Hint: To setup your printer, refer to the printer setup option on the file drop down menu,
or select the printer setup icon from the toolbar.
To view, print or save a report:
1. Click on the Print button in the selected screen.
2. A preview screen will appear, allowing you to view the selected report.
Hint: At present, report formats cannot be customized.
3. To print the report, select the Print button above the report.
4. To export the report to a disk file:
a) Click on the envelope icon above the report. The EXPORT screen will appear.
b) Select the FORMAT and DESTINATION from the drop down list.
c) Click on the ok button to continue.
d) Select formatting options from the next two windows that appear.
e) Select a location and a file name from the CHOOSE EXPORT FILE window.
f) Click on the save button.
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Chapter 4 4
DIETS
The DIETS screen appears when you click on the Diets button to the left of the screen or
from the drop down menu, VIEW, on the toolbar.
The DIETS screen is used to add, edit or view DIETS, FEEDS and FEED
CATEGORIES. It is also used to perform diet analyses and to compare diets to
recommendations.
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CURRENT DIET WINDOW
The summary information for a selected diet appears at the top of the CURRENT DIET
window. This calculates the total AMOUNT of feed items in the selected diet, as well as
the DRY MATTER and WATER amounts in grams. The total cost of the diet is also
calculated, if you have entered cost data for your feeds.
Hint: Information on feed cost is entered in the FEEDS window of the FEEDS screen.
(Refer to Chapter 5 for details).
The DIET FEED ITEMS window displays the constituent feeds that were added to the
diet. This display includes the feed’s NAME, as well as the QUANTITY IN GRAMS and
MANUFACTURER information, both of which can be edited directly in the cell. (Refer
below for details on how to add feeds to a diet).
SECURITY FEATURES IN THE DIET WINDOW
Diets may be added by any user defined to the database.
HOWEVER, ONLY THE OWNER OR ORIGINAL CREATOR OF THE DIET,

AS WELL AS THE ADMINISTRATOR, HAS THE ABILITY TO MODIFY OR
CHANGE THAT DIET.
Diet names, descriptions, feed elements and amounts within that diet are locked to
anyone else.
Any other user may look at the diet and copy it to a new name for manipulation.
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ADDING A DIET
You may add your own DIETS to the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program and they
will become part of the local database. To add a DIET:
1. Click on the Diets button. The DIETS screen will appear.
2. Click the Add button below the DIET window. A new row will be created at the
bottom of the window and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a pencil
icon.
3. Enter the following information and press <ENTER> or <TAB> after each field:
• NAME (required)
• DAILY SCHEDULE (optional). The user may type text directly or choose from
several standard feeding schedules options such as: Daily, 2x per day, 3x per
day, weekly, 2x per week, 3x per week, On Demand, Ad Libutum, or Other.
• COMMENTS (optional). Selecting the drop down marker in the COMMENTS

cell will bring up an expanded text box. Click on the text box and type in your
comments. When you are done editing the text, press <ENTER> to commit
the changes or hit <ESC> twice to abandon the changes.
• RECOMMENDED (required; default of NO). This is a YES/NO field that indicates if

the diet has a recommendation associated with it. Selecting the drop down
marker toggles between YES and NO.
4. Add the desired feeds to your diet. (Refer to the procedure outlined below in this
chapter).
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DELETING A DIET
You may delete your DIETS from the local database. To delete a DIET:
6. Click on the DIET that you wish to delete. The selected DIET will be highlighted and
indicated by a row marker.
7. Click the Delete button under the DIET window. The selected item will be
permanently deleted.
Hint: The undo function is not available.
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ADDING FEEDS TO A DIET
To add a feed to a new or preexisting DIET:
9. Click on the DIET to which you wish to add a FEED. The selected DIET will be
highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
10. Single Click on the FEED CATEGORY and drop-down menu of all categories
appears. Select the category which most likely contains the feed materials you
wish to use.
11. Click on the FEED that you wish to add to the DIET. The selected FEED will be
12. Click the right arrow icon to add the FEED to the DIET.
13. A window will appear in which you may enter the AMOUNT OF FEED IN DIET.
Enter the desired FEED QUANTITY into the text box and select UNITS from the
drop down list.
Hint: When the FEED appears in the CURRENT DIET window, the quantities will be
automatically converted to grams, regardless of which units were selected.
14. Select the ok button to save the new amounts, or cancel to abandon the operation.
15. The selected FEED will appear in the CURRENT DIET window.
16. The FEED Amount in the CURRENT DIET may edited at any time by the user.
Click on the Quantity in Grams field for the feed element you wish to change,
type in the corrected amount and press <ENTER>. The entire diet will be
recalculated based on the new amount you’ve entered.
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DELETING FEEDS FROM A DIET
You may delete FEEDS from your DIETS. To delete a FEED:
18. Click on the DIET from which you want to remove a FEED. The selected DIET will
be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
19. Select the DIET FEED ITEM that you wish to delete from the CURRENT DIET
window.
20. Click the left arrow icon to remove the FEED from the DIET. The selected item will
be deleted from the CURRENT DIET window.
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SAVING A DIET AS AN IN-HOUSE MIX
You may create an in-house mix feed from a selected diet. To save a diet as a mix:
21. Click on the item in the DIET window that you want to save as a mix. The selected
diet will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
22. Click on the save diet as mix button.
23. Enter a name for the new in-house mix in the FEED NAME screen.
24. Select the ok button to save the new feed, or cancel to abandon the operation.
25. The new feed will appear in the FEED window, within the FEED CATEGORY
named IN-HOUSE MIXES. This in-house mix is now available as a feed that can
be added to other diets.
Hint: A name will be set by default, consisting of the word “mix” followed by the diet
name.
The original components of the in-house mix will be retained as individual FEEDS, and
the original diet will remain in the DIET window.
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COPYING AND MODIFYING A DIET
A selected diet may be saved to a new record with a new name by:
1. Click on the item in the DIET window that you want to copy. The selected DIET will
2. Select copy to from the edit drop down menu or select the copy data icon from the
toolbar.
3. Enter the new name into the text box.
4. Select the ok button to save the new record, or cancel to abandon the operation.
5. The new version of the DIET can then be modified as needed.
Hint: The new diet will appear in the DIET window, and in the CURRENT DIET
window.
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FINDING A DIET
To find a diet in the database:
6. Press the Search button. A FIND window will appear.
7. Select your search by NAME.
8. Type the word or phrase you wish to find into the text box. You may use wildcard
characters by substituting a '?' for a specific character, or an '*' for more than one
character.
Hint: If the word you are searching for does not have an exact match in the database,
or if it is preceded or followed by spaces, you should use a wildcard. See sections on
“FINDING A ...” in Chapters 4 and 5, for examples of how to use wildcards.
9. Press the find first button to locate the first entry in the database with your keyword.
10. You may press the <F2> key to locate the next entry, or select find next from the edit
drop down menu. Repeat this process until the exact item you are looking for is
found.
ASSIGNING DIETS BY LOCATION OR TAXONOMY

When you select a location or a taxonomic group, a list of animals is filtered from your
animal data. DIETS can be assigned to all or some of these animals. To assign DIETS by
location or taxon:
11. Use the process outlined below for filtering animals by location or taxonomy. This
will create a subset of animals to which you will assign a DIET.
12. Click on the DIET that you wish to assign.
13. Press the Assign Diet button.
Hint: The associations between selected animals and their assigned DIETS can be
edited by going to the Tools drop down menu, selecting Animals and accessing the
ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen. The Diets button appears in the
ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE window. (Refer to Chapter 10 for more details).
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FILTERING ANIMALS BY TAXONOMY
DIETS may be linked to any taxonomic group. The filter allows you to select groups of
animals for comparison to the same DIET. To select a taxon for which to view or assign
DIETS:
14. Click the Taxonomy button on the DIETS screen and the tree control will drop
down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
15. Double click ALL and the tree control will be displayed.
16. Double click on any taxon to view specific genera or species.
17. When you have selected the taxon for which to view or assign DIETS, press the
Taxonomy button again. The tree control will close and you will see your
selection listed.
18. Press the Filter Diets button. This will filter out all taxa from the DIETS screen
except the one you have selected.
To reset the filter to include ALL taxa:
19. Click the Taxonomy button again.
20. Select ALL taxa (top of the tree).
22. Press the Filter Diets button again. All taxa will be available.
Hint: Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how to select between Latin and common
names for display.
FILTERING ANIMALS BY LOCATION

DIETS may be linked to animals in specific locations, such as a facility, building, or
enclosure. The filter allows you to select groups of animals to which you wish to assign
the same DIET. To select a location for which to view or assign DIETS:
23. Click the Location button on the DIETS screen and the tree control will drop down.
By default, the setting will be ALL.
25. Double click on any location to view more specific buildings or enclosures.
26. When you have selected the location for which to view or assign DIETS, press the
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Location button again. The tree control will close and you will see your selection
listed.
27. Press the Filter Diets button. This will filter out all locations from the DIETS screen
except the one you have selected.
To reset the filter to include ALL locations:
28. Click the Location button again.
29. Select ALL locations (top of the tree).
31. Press the Filter Diets button again. All locations will be available.
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PRINTING DIETS
To print a diet:
32. Click on the item in the DIET window that you want to print. The selected DIET will
33. Click the Print button on the lower right of the DIETS screen.
34. Use the selection buttons to select one of the reports described below:
• Diet Sheet - This report lists the selected DIET and the FEEDS that is in that
DIET and provides the nutrient composition of the DIET.
• Diet Card - This abbreviated report is designed to be printed on half a page,

listing the selected DIET and the FEEDS that are in that DIET. Nutrient
composition is not included.
Hint: Refer to the “ANIMAL INFO BUTTON” section of this chapter for details on how
to change the animal data that appears on these reports.
Hint: Refer to Chapter 3 for details on how to view, print and save reports.
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OTHER FEATURES ON THE DIETS SCREEN
DIET ANALYSIS BUTTON
This button allows you to view the nutrient and energy composition of the CURRENT
DIET. This information is based upon the data entered for each FEED component of the
DIET. (Refer to Chapter 5 for information on how to add nutrient and energy data for a
FEED).
To view the nutrient and energy composition of the CURRENT DIET:
1. Press the Diet Analysis button on the DIETS screen. This will launch the NUTRIENT
AMOUNTS screen.
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2. Select from the following tabs on the screen:
• Selected nutrients - You may customize the nutrient composition display by

selecting only those nutrients that you choose to work with. (Refer to Chapter
10).
• All nutrients - You may display all data fields for nutrient composition found in
the database.
• Nutrients by category - You may display a subset of nutrients by selecting the

tab for the desired nutrient category.
3. Use the selection buttons in the BASIS window to toggle between AS FED and DRY
MATTER display criteria.
Hint: As you toggle between these options, both nutrient and energy data will change in
the display.
4. Use the selection buttons in the MASS window to toggle between AMOUNT (e.g.
grams), CONCENTRATION (e.g. percent), or STD. UNITS display criteria.
Hint: Standard Units are the units commonly used by your analytical laboratory, or the
units typically found on your feed tags. Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how you
can customize the standard units displayed.
5. Use the selection buttons in the ENERGY window to toggle between AMOUNT,
CONCENTRATION, or STD. UNITS display criteria.
Hint: Changing the display units in the ENERGY window, will only alter the units on the
energy data (e.g. ME, or Digestible Energy). Nutrient data will remain unaffected. To
change units on the nutrient data, you must select units from the MASS window.
6. Click on the Summary print button to print the following reports:
• Diet Feed Breakdown - This report lists the quantities, dry matter and water
content, and costs of the component feed items.
• Diet Nutrient Analysis Summary - This report lists the total energy and nutrient
data for the selected diet.
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7. Click on the detail print button to print the following report:
• Diet Nutrient Analysis - This report lists the energy and nutrient amounts
contributed by each feed component of the selected diet.
COMPARE TO RECOMMENDATIONS BUTTON
To view the nutrient content of the CURRENT DIET, in comparison to the nutritional
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Press the Compare to Recommendations button on the DIETS screen. This will
launch the NUTRIENT COMPARISON screen, which displays a graph of nutrient
and/or energy composition of the CURRENT DIET.

10).
the database.

3. Use the selection buttons in the BASIS window to toggle between AS FED and DRY
MATTER displays.
Hint: DRY MATTER is selected by default if DIET AS PERCENT OF REQUIREMENT

is selected in the CHART TYPE window. This is because recommendations were
entered on a dry matter basis.
4. Use the selection buttons in the CHART TYPE window to toggle between a display
of DIET AS PERCENT OF REQUIREMENT or DIET VS. REQUIREMENT.
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5. Use the selection buttons in the REQUIREMENT window to view ALL
recommendations in the drop down list, or select ASSOCIATED W/DIET to include
in the drop down list only those recommendations associated with the CURRENT
DIET.
6. Click on the Print button over the graph to print the following report:
Hint: Refer to Chapter 8 for more information on how to assign recommendations.
• Diet Nutrient Analysis Summary - This report lists each nutrient and energy
category, and indicates what percent of each requirement the CURRENT
DIET fulfills.
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ANIMALS BUTTON
The animal button launches the DIET/ANIMAL ASSOCIATIONS MAINTENANCE
screen. This screen allows the editing of animal related information that will be displayed
on the Diet Sheet and Diet Card reports, as well as on the Diet Nutrient Analysis reports.
This screen contains several windows, described below:
• ANIMAL SELECTION - If the ALL check box is selected, then all species are
available from the drop down list. Otherwise, only those species associated with
the diet can be selected.
• Select the desired animal from the drop down list. The entire animal table is
listed in alphabetical order. Your selection will appear in the text box.
• A Taxonomy button is also available to select by taxon. This tree performs the
same selection function as the Taxonomy button on the main Diet screen.
Hint: If you do not select an animal and the text box remains blank, your reports will
print diet information with no animal association.
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• ANIMAL INFO - Once the animal selection is made, the calculator icon is enabled.
Selecting the calculator icon updates the QTY., EST. WEIGHT and ISIS #S,
using the data available in your animal database.
Hint: These fields can also be edited directly by placing the cursor inside the text box.
If you click on the calculator icon it will automatically overwrite your edits.
Hint: The QTY field is in the ##.##.## format, indicating numbers of males, females
and individuals of unknown gender, respectively. For example, a group of 1 male,
4 females, and two unsexed juveniles would be indicated as 01.04.02.
• ENCLOSURE - If the ALL check box is selected, then all enclosures are available
from the drop down list. Otherwise, only those enclosures associated with the
diet, through their animal associations, can be selected. Select the desired
enclosure from the drop down list. Your selection will appear in the text box.
• An Enclosure button is also available to select by location. This tree performs

the same selection function as the Location button on the main Diet screen.
• SPECIES MODEL (RECOMMENDATIONS) - If the ALL check box is selected,

then all requirement models are available from the drop down list. Otherwise,
only those requirement models associated with the diet, through their animal
associations, can be selected. Select the desired model from the drop down list.
Your selection will appear in the text box.
• ENERGY - The EST. CALORIES REQT. text box allows you to manually enter the
estimated calories required. The metabolizable energy type can be selected from
the ENERGY TYPE drop down list.
Hint: Currently, the program does not calculate estimated calories required. This
function is planned for future versions.
• INTAKE - You can select between two intake types. These will indicate whether
the diets have been evaluated for amounts consumed or not. Any studies
performed can be described and/or referenced in the STUDIES text box:
• OFFERED - This indicates that the diet is listed in the amounts offered.
• CONSUMED - This indicates that the diet is listed in the actual amounts
consumed by the animal(s).
• DIET INFO - You can enter or edit diet comments in the

PREPARATION/COMMENTS text box. The DIGESTIBILITY text box allows
you to enter any digestibility studies that have been performed on the diet. The
REFERENCES text box allows you to list any published references that were
used to develop the diet.
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• SIGNATURE LINES - This button brings up the SIGNATURES screen. A list of
signatories for reports is maintained. Setting the SELECTED field to YES will
cause that signatory to appear on the reports. A maximum of eight (8) signatures
can appear on any one report. Signatories may be added to or deleted from the list
using the Add and Delete buttons on the screen.
• OK/CANCEL - The ok button commits the changes and closes the screen. The
cancel button abandons the changes and closes the screen.
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Chapter 55
FEEDS
The FEEDS screen appears by default when you open the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION
2.6 program. You can access the screen by clicking on the Feeds button on the
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS screen.
The FEED CATEGORIES window and FEEDS window on the FEEDS screen are used
to add, delete, edit, or print FEEDS and FEED CATEGORIES. They are also used to
view nutrient composition, to compare feeds against recommendations, and to examine
feed nutrients.
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Hint: To recommend a feed for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION global (preloaded)
database, please use the suggestion forms found in Appendix II.
Hint: The inclusion of any feeds or brand names in the global database does not imply a
ADDING A FEED CATEGORY

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software provides global (preloaded) FEED
CATEGORIES. You may add your own local FEED CATEGORIES. To add a FEED
CATEGORY:
1. Click on the Feeds button. The FEEDS screen will appear.
2. Click the Add button below the FEED CATEGORIES window. The screen will clear
except for the FEED CATEGORIES window. A new row will be created at the
bottom of the window, and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a pencil
icon.
3. Enter the category NAME into the space provided and press <ENTER> on the
keyboard. This field is required. Press <ENTER> again or <TAB> to move to the
DESCRIPTION box. Enter the optional description of this FEED CATEGORY.
4. Press <ENTER> again to complete the entry of a FEED CATEGORY.
DELETING A FEED CATEGORY

You may delete your own local FEED CATEGORIES, provided that any FEEDS
associated with the FEED CATEGORY are deleted first.
Hint: Global FEED CATEGORIES (categories that come preloaded with

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software) cannot be deleted.
To delete a FEED CATEGORY:
5. Click on the Feeds tab. The FEEDS screen will appear.
6. Click on the FEED CATEGORY you wish to delete. The selected category will be
7. Click the Delete button under the FEED CATEGORIES window. The selected item
will be deleted.
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ADDING A FEED
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software provides global (preloaded) FEEDS.
Hint: The inclusion of any feeds or brand names in the global database does not imply a
You may add your own local FEEDS. To add a FEED:
8. Click on the Feeds button or from the Toolbar, select View and drop down to Feeds,
or select <F4> from anywhere in the program.
The FEEDS screen will appear.
9. Select the FEED CATEGORY where you wish to add a FEED. The selected category
will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
10. Click the Add button below the FEEDS window. The screen will clear except for the
FEEDS window and the FEED CATEGORIES window. A new row will be
created in the FEEDS window, and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a
pencil icon.
11. Enter the information required for the feed into the space provided and press
<ENTER> on the keyboard. The information includes: NAME (required),
DESCRIPTION, SOURCE, DATA SOURCE, COST PER STD. UNIT,
VENDOR, SERVING SIZE and CODE. Information on ENTRY DATE, and
LAST UPDATED will appear automatically.
12. Hit <ENTER> after entering the data.
13. When the new row is highlighted and indicated by a row marker, the following data
windows become available: STANDARD UNIT, BASIS, QUANTITY and
MODE. Select the desired criteria for each window.
14. Select the Nutrient Composition button to enter nutrient and energy data for your
new FEED. (Refer to the end of this chapter for details on how to use the
Nutrient Composition button).
15. Select the Comparison button to compare your new FEED to other FEEDS or
RECOMMENDATIONS. (Refer to the end of this chapter for details on how to
use the feeds comparison button).
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DELETING A FEED
You may delete your own local FEEDS provided that any DIETS associated with that
FEED are deleted first.
Hint: Global FEEDS (feeds that come preloaded with ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
software) cannot be deleted.
To delete a FEED:
16. Click on the Feeds tab. The FEEDS screen will appear.
17. Click on the FEED CATEGORY, then on the FEED that you wish to delete. The
selected FEED will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
18. Click the Delete button below the FEEDS window. The selected item will be
deleted.
Hint: The selected FEED will be permanently deleted. The undo function is not
available.
COPYING AND MODIFYING A FEED

A selected global (preloaded) or local FEED may be saved to a new record with a new
name by:
toolbar.
22. The new version of the FEED can then be modified as needed.
Hint: You cannot copy a FEED into a different FEED CATEGORY.
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FINDING A FEED
To find a feed in the database:
24. Select your search by NAME, DESCRIPTION, SOURCE or VENDOR.
characters by substituting a '?' for a specific character, or an '*’ for more than one
character.
or if it is preceded or followed by spaces, you should use a wildcard. For example,
searching for the name <HAY> may produce no results. However, entering
<*HAY*> will allow you to find ALFALFA HAY NORTH.
found.
Hint: The search function is not category specific. All categories will be searched for
the keyword indicated.
PRINTING A FEED, FEED CATEGORY OR NUTRIENT REPORT

To print a FEED or FEED CATEGORY:
28. Select the FEED CATEGORY or FEED you wish to print.
29. Press the Print button beneath the FEED CATEGORIES window to print the
following report:
• Feed Category Report - Prints a list of all feeds in the selected category. It
includes DATA SOURCE STD UNITS, SERVING SIZE, FEED
SOURCES, ENTRY DATE and DATE UPDATED.
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30. Press the Print button beneath the FEEDS window to select one of three Feed
Reports, described below:
• Selected Feed Report - Prints a feed and the category the feed is in and includes
SOURCE, UNITS, SERVING SIZE, ENTRY DATE and DATE
UPDATED. Only the selected FEED will print.
• All Feeds Report By Category - Prints all feeds in the selected category. It
includes SOURCE, UNITS, SERVING SIZE, ENTRY DATE and DATE
UPDATED.
• Feeds Report By Nutrient Concentration - Prints all feeds containing a selected

nutrient, in descending order by nutrient concentration. Select the desired
nutrient from the drop down list on the report screen. The report includes
FEED NAME, NUTRIENT QTY, UNIT OF MEASURE, and STANDARD
UNIT.
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OTHER FEATURES ON THE FEEDS SCREEN
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION BUTTON
Hint: To recommend a nutrient for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
To view the nutrient and energy composition of a selected FEED, or to add nutrient and
energy data for a new FEED:
31. Press the Nutrient Composition button on the FEEDS screen. This will launch the
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION screen:

10).
the database.

33. Use the selection button in the BASIS window to toggle between AS FED and DRY
MATTER display criteria.
Hint: As you toggle between these options, both nutrient and energy data will change in
the display.
34. Use the selection buttons in the MASS window to toggle between AMOUNT (e.g.
grams), CONCENTRATION (e.g. percentage), or STD. UNITS display criteria.
Hint: Standard Units are the units commonly used by your analytical laboratory, or the
units typically found on your feed tags. Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how you
can customize the standard units displayed.
35. Use the selection buttons in the ENERGY window to toggle between AMOUNT,
CONCENTRATION, or STD. UNITS display criteria.
Hint: Changing the display units in the ENERGY window will only alter the units on the
energy data (e.g. ME, or Digestible Energy). Nutrient data will remain unaffected. To
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change units on the nutrient data, you must select units from the MASS window.
36. Enter data into the desired text boxes.
37. The save icon will commit any nutrient and unit changes that are made.
38. If changes are made after the last save, the Cancel button becomes available to roll
back any nutrient or unit changes to the last saved version.
39. You may print the Nutrient Composition Report from this screen by clicking the
Print button.
FEEDS COMPARISON BUTTON

The Feeds Comparison button on the FEEDS screen will bring you to the MULTIPLE
FEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SELECTION screen. This screen allows you to
select FEEDS and/or RECOMMENDATIONS for analysis and comparison.
To select a FEED for comparison:
40. Select the FEED CATEGORY.
41. Select the desired FEED.
42. Use the right arrow icon to add the FEED to the comparison or the left arrow icon
to remove the item.
43. The selected FEED will appear in the SELECTED FEEDS window.
Hint: A maximum of six items (total) can be selected at one time for comparison.
44. Press the Nutrient Comp button to launch the MULTI-

FEED/RECOMMENDATIONS COMPARISON screen.
45. Click on the Print button to print the Multi-Feed & Requirement Nutrient
Comparison Report.
To select a RECOMMENDATION for comparison:

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46. Select the REQUIREMENT CATEGORY.
47. Select the desired RECOMMENDATION.
48. Use the right arrow icon to add the REQUIREMENT to the comparison or the left
arrow icon to remove the item.
49. The selected RECOMMENDATION will appear in the SELECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS window.
50. Press the nutrient comp button to launch the MULTI-FEED/ REQUIREMENT
COMPARISON screen.
51. Click on the Print button to print the Multi-Feed & RECOMMENDATION Nutrient
Comparison Report.
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OTHER CONTROLS ON THE FEEDS SCREEN
Hint: You should enter data into the following windows, in the order presented. If you
reset the STANDARD UNIT after entering data into the other windows, your change
will reset the water and dry matter quantities or percentages, as well as any nutrient
values already entered for the FEED. You will need to reenter all of this data manually
to reflect the new STANDARD UNIT.
• STANDARD UNIT window– This window displays the standard unit of

analysis (in grams) on which the Feed’s dry matter, water and nutrient
amounts are based. Use the drop down list to select a unit.
• BASIS window – Select a selection button to enter the amounts of dry matter
and water on an AS FED or DRY MATTER basis.
Hint: If you select the DRY MATTER basis, the water content of the FEED
cannot be entered.
• QUANTITY window– This window displays the DRY MATTER and WATER
content of a standard unit of the selected item.
Hint: To enter the QUANTITY of water content, the AS FED basis must be
selected. If DRY MATTER is selected, the DRY MATTER QUANTITY is
set at 100%, and the WATER QUANTITY is set at 0%, by default.
• MODE window – Select a selection button to display data as an AMOUNT or

as a PERCENTAGE.
Hint: The QUANTITY must total to the STANDARD UNIT quantity if

AMOUNT is selected, or must total to 100% if PERCENTAGE is selected.
Therefore, only one value (DRY MATTER or WATER) needs to be entered
under QUANTITY. The other will be calculated automatically.
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ENERGETICS
The ENERGETICS screen appears when you click on the Energetics button on the
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS window
The ENERGETICS module provides recommended energy needs for animals based on
Animal Type and Class. Energy recommendations are dynamically calculated based on
animal weight, activity level and physiological state.
Energy values, both BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and FMR (Field Metabolic Rate),
provide a value range for review by the diet administrator. Each BMR and FMR value is
accompanied by a published reference and comment on the reference for a more
complete picture on the values.
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CREATING AN ENERGY VALUE
1. In the upper left hand corner of the screen, Animal Setup requires three inputs for
calculation: Animal, Class, and Weight.
2. First select ANIMAL from the drop down menu. Options are: Mammalia-Eutheria,
Mammalia-Metatheria, Mammalia-Prototheria, Aves-Neornithes, Food Habits,
and Reptilia-Lepidosauria.
3. For each of the animal selection, directly below is a drop down to select the class of
each animal.
4. If the animal selection is Food Habit, the drop down menu below provides over 15 of
the more appropriate definitions for food habit (e.g. Nectarivores, Small
Folivores).
5. Finally, a WEIGHT, in Kilograms, for the animal must be specified.
6. This is an important issue – the weight must be converted manually from grams. As an
example, a bird which would normally weight 10g would be input here as 0.01
kilograms.
7. To the right of the animal setup area is Activity level. The user is asked to select one
of three activity levels, which are: Low (<25% of the day Active), Medium
(>25% but <50% of the day Active) and High (>50% of the day Active).
8. Below Activity Level are two radio buttons that allow selection of energy values in
either kCals or kJoules.
9. Finally, to the right of Activity is Physiological State. One of six states must be
selected. Options are: Juvenile, Sub-Adult, Mature, Pregnant (Late), and
Lactating. These options are used to calculate FMR.
10. Once all selections have been made, the Recommended Energy Values for BMR,
FMR along with corresponding research citations and comments are displayed in
the lower portion of the screen.
11. Once the Energetics module has been activated, it remains active for the entire
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 session. It may be minimized and available at
all times as a program button on the lower program bar that runs across the
program icon bar at the bottom of your Windows screen.
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COMPARISONS
The COMPARISONS screen appears when you click on the Comparisons button on
the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS window. This function allows
diet administrators to compare the nutrient values between selected feeds and/or selected
recommended nutrients for global diet recommendations for specific animals.
This function is the same Nutrient Comparisons feature found within the FEEDS section,
when one selects the Feeds Comparison button.
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COMPARISONS BUTTON
The Comparisons button will bring you to the MULTIPLE FEEDS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS SELECTION screen. This screen allows you to select FEEDS
and/or RECOMMENDATIONS for analysis and comparison.
To select a FEED for comparison:
1. Select the FEED CATEGORY.
2. Select the desired FEED.
3. Use the right arrow icon to add the FEED to the comparison or the left arrow icon to
remove the item.
4. The selected FEED will appear in the SELECTED FEEDS window.
5. Press the Nutrient Compare button to launch the MULTI-

FEED/RECOMMENDATIONS COMPARISON screen.
6. Click on the Print button to print the Multi-Feed & Requirement Nutrient Comparison
Report.
WORKING WITH COMPARISONS
1. All feed comparisons may be viewed on either a Dry Matter or As Fed Basis.
2. The on screen display of feeds shows a single line for the column caption.
3. The report of the comparison will shows not only the feed name but also the feed
description field so the user may more easily distinguish between feeds of the
same name.
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To select a RECOMMENDATION for comparison:
1. Select the REQUIREMENT CATEGORY.
2. Select the desired RECOMMENDATION.
3. Use the right arrow icon to add the REQUIREMENT to the comparison or the left
arrow icon to remove the item.
4. The selected RECOMMENDATION will appear in the SELECTED

RECOMMENDATIONS window.
5. Press the nutrient compare button to launch the MULTI-FEED/ REQUIREMENT

COMPARISON screen.
6. Click on the Print Button to print the Multi-Feed & RECOMMENDATION Nutrient
Comparison Report.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The RECOMMENDATIONS screen appears when you click on the Recommend icon
on the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 screen.
The RECOMMENDATIONS screen is used to add, edit, or view RECOMMENDATION

CATEGORIES and RECOMMENDATIONS. It is also used to display
RECOMMENDED NUTRIENTS for the selected Recommendations.
Hint: To offer a recommendation for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6

global database, please use the suggestion forms found in Appendix II.
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ADDING A RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software provides global RECOMMENDATION
CATEGORIES. You may add your own local RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES.
To add a RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY:
1. Click on the Recommendations tab. The RECOMMENDATIONS screen will appear.
2. Click the Add button below the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES window. The
screen will clear except for the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES window.
A new row will be created at the bottom of the window, and the asterisk in the
new row will turn into a pencil icon.
3. Enter the category NAME into the space provided and press <ENTER> on the
keyboard. This field is required.
4. Press <ENTER> again or <TAB> to move to the DESCRIPTION box. Enter the
optional description of this RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY.
5. Press <ENTER> again to complete the entry.
DELETING A RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY

You may delete your own local RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES, provided that
any RECOMMENDATIONS associated with the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY
are deleted first.
Hint: Global RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES cannot be deleted!
To delete a RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY:
6. Click on the Recommendations button. The RECOMMENDATIONS screen will

appear.
7. Click on the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY that you wish to delete. The

selected category will be highlighted and will be indicated by a row marker.
8. Click the Delete button under the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES window.

The selected item will be deleted.
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ADDING A RECOMMENDATION
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software provides global (preloaded)
RECOMMENDATIONS. You may add your own local RECOMMENDATION.
Hint: RECOMMENDATION may only be entered on a dry matter basis.
To add a RECOMMENDATION:
9. Click on the Recommendations tab. The RECOMMENDATIONS screen will appear.
10. Select the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY to which you want to add a

RECOMMENDATION. The selected category will be highlighted and will be
indicated by a row marker.
11. Click the Add button below the RECOMMENDATION window. The screen will
clear except for the RECOMMENDATIONS window and the
RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES window. A new row will be created in the
RECOMMENDATIONS window, and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a
pencil icon.
12. Enter the information required for the feed into the space provided and press
<ENTER> on the keyboard. The information includes: NAME (required),
DESCRIPTION, and SOURCE (institution or individual responsible for creating
the requirement).
13. Press <ENTER> after entering the data.
14. When the new row is highlighted and indicated by a row marker, the following data
windows become available: PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE and SEX. Use the drop
down menu to select a PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE, and the selection buttons to
specify a SEX.
15. Select the Recommended Nutrients button to enter nutrient and energy data for your
new RECOMMENDATION. (Refer to the end of this chapter for details on how to
use the Recommended Nutrients button).
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DELETING A RECOMMENDATION
You may delete your own local RECOMMENDATION S provided that any DIETS or
ANIMALS associated with the RECOMMENDATION are deleted first.
Hint: Global RECOMMENDATIONS cannot be deleted!
To delete a RECOMMENDATION:
16. Click on the Recommendations tab. The RECOMMENDATIONS screen will

appear.
17. Click on the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY, then on the

RECOMMENDATION that you wish to delete. The selected
RECOMMENDATION will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
18. Click the Delete button under the RECOMMENDATION window. The selected
item will be deleted.
Hint: The selected RECOMMENDATION will be permanently deleted. The undo

function is not available.
COPYING AND MODIFYING A RECOMMENDATION

A selected global (preloaded) or local RECOMMENDATION may be saved to a new
record with a new name by:
toolbar.
22. The new version of the RECOMMENDATION can then be modified as needed.
Hint: You cannot copy a RECOMMENDATION into a different

RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY.
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FINDING A RECOMMENDATION
To find a Recommendation in the database:
24. Select your search by NAME or DESCRIPTION.
character.
Hint: If the word you are searching for does not have an exact match in the database, or
if it is preceded or followed by spaces, you should use a wildcard. For example,
searching for the name <GEESE> will produce no results. However, entering
<*GEESE*> will allow you to find: GEESE, DOMESTIC.
found.
Hint: The search function is not category specific. All categories will be searched for
the keyword indicated.
ASSIGNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY LOCATION OR

TAXONOMY
animal data. RECOMMENDATION can be assigned to all or some of these animals. To
assign RECOMMENDATIONS by location or taxon:
28. Use the process outlined below for filtering animals by location or taxonomy. This
will create a subset of animals to which you will assign a RECOMMENDATION.
29. Click on the RECOMMENDATION CATEGORY, then on the specific

RECOMMENDATION that you wish to assign.
30. Press the assign recommendations button.
Hint: The associations between selected animals and their assigned

RECOMMENDATION can be edited by going to the Tools drop down menu,
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selecting animals and accessing the ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen. The
Recommendations button appears in the ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE
window. (Refer to Chapter 10 for more details).

RECOMMENDATIONS may be linked to any taxonomic group. The filter allows you to
select groups of animals for comparison to the same RECOMMENDATION. To select a
taxon for which to view or assign RECOMMENDATIONS:
31. Click the Taxonomy button on the RECOMMENDATIONS screen and the tree
control will drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
34. When you have selected the taxon for which to view or assign
RECOMMENDATIONS, press the Taxonomy button again. The tree control
will close and you will see your selection listed.
35. Press the filter recommendation button. This will filter out all taxa from the
RECOMMENDATIONS screen except the one you have selected.
39. Press the filter recommendation button again. All taxa will be available.
Hint: Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how to select between Latin and common
names for display.

RECOMMENDATIONS may be linked to animals in specific locations, such as a
facility, building, or enclosure. The filter allows you to select groups of animals for
comparison to the same RECOMMENDATION. To select a location for which to view
or assign RECOMMENDATIONS:
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40. Click the location tab on the RECOMMENDATIONS screen and the tree control will
drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
43. When you have selected the location for which to view or assign
RECOMMENDATION S, press the Location button again. The tree control will
close and you will see your selection listed.
44. Press the filter recommendation button. This will filter out all locations from the
RECOMMENDATIONS screen except the one you have selected.
45. Click the Location tab again.
48. Press the filter recommendation button again. All locations will be available.
Hint: Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how to enter new locations.
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RECOMMENDED NUTRIENTS BUTTON
Hint: To recommend a nutrient for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
To view the nutrient and energy recommendations for a selected RECOMMENDATION

or to add nutrient and energy data for a new RECOMMENDATION:
49. Press the Recommended Nutrients button on the RECOMMENDATION screen.

This will launch the NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS screen.

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the database.

51. The BASIS window is set for a DRY MATTER display criteria, by default.
Hint: Recommended nutrients are all based on DRY MATTER quantities.
52. Enter data into the desired text boxes. Select the desired units from the drop down list
within each text box.
53. The Save button will commit any nutrient and unit changes that are made.
Hint: Standard units are displayed by default. Refer to Chapter 10 for details on how to
change the display units for nutrient and energy data.
54. If changes are made after the last save, the Cancel button becomes available to roll
back any nutrient or unit changes to the last saved version.
You may print the Nutrient Recommendations Report from this screen by clicking the
Print button.
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FEEDING GROUPS
The FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS screen appears when you click on the Feeding
Groups drop down menu above the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET
FUNCTIONS screen or when you select the Feeding Group functions icon from the
toolbar.
The FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS screen is used to add, edit or view feed group
calculations as well as delivering and ordering information.
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FEED GROUP CALCULATION TAB
The FEEDING GROUP screen appears when you click on the Feed Group calculation
tab. This screen is used to add, edit, or view FEEDING GROUPS, FEEDING GROUP
DIETS and FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS.
ADDING A FEEDING GROUP

55. Click on the Feed Group calculation tab. The FEEDING GROUP screen will
appear.
56. Click the Add button below the FEEDING GROUP window. A new row will be
created at the bottom of the window, and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a
pencil icon.
57. Enter the information required in the NAME (required) and DESCRIPTION
(optional) text boxes and press <ENTER> after each field.
58. Add animals to your new FEEDING GROUP. (Refer below for details).
59. Add diets to your new FEEDING GROUP. (Refer below for details).
DELETING A FEEDING GROUP

appear.
61. Click on the FEEDING GROUP that you wish to delete. The selected group will be
62. Click the Delete button under the FEEDING GROUP window. The selected item
will be deleted.
63. If the FEEDING GROUP you are deleting contains diet records, a message will flash
asking if you wish to delete those records.
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ADDING A DIET TO THE FEEDING GROUP DIETS
appear.
65. Click on the row in the FEEDING GROUP window to which you wish to add a diet.
66. Click on the diet that you wish to add from the DIET SELECTION LIST window.
The selected item will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
67. Click the up arrow icon to add the diet to the FEEDING GROUP DIETS screen.
68. The FEEDING GROUP DIET INFORMATION window will appear, in which you
may enter the number of multiples of the diet to be prepared over a given period of
time.
• DIET MULTIPLE- Enter how many multiples of the diet you are preparing or
offering over a given unit of time, up to one week. The total number of grams
in a diet will be automatically multiplied by the number of diet multiples
specified.
Hint: For example, if you need to prepare the same daily monkey diet to be
distributed to ten exhibits, you would input a multiple of 10, and select a
FREQUENCY of daily. If you need to prepare one diet for a colony of 10
birds, to be fed in the a.m. and p.m., you would input a multiple of 1, and
select a FREQUENCY of 2x per day.
• FREQUENCY - Select the desired feeding frequency using the selection

buttons
Hint: If you have an animal that is fed less than once a week, you must input a
fraction into the DIET MULTIPLE box. For example, if a snake were fed
once every two weeks, you would input a multiple of 0.5, and select a
frequency of weekly.
• Select the ok button to save the new amounts or cancel to abandon the
operation.
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DIET SELECTION LIST ‘MODES’
The DIET SELECTION LIST has two modes. Selecting the all diets button toggles
between all diets and feeding group animal diets. The button’s caption changes to
indicate the current mode.
When the feeding group animal diets mode is displayed, only those diets associated
with the species in the FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS list are available for selection.
When the all diets mode is displayed, you may select from all available diets.
DELETING A DIET FROM THE FEEDING GROUP DIETS

1. Click on the Feed Group calculation tab. The FEEDING GROUP screen will appear.
2. Click on the FEEDING GROUP from which you wish to delete a diet. The selected
group will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
3. Select the diet that you wish to delete from the FEEDING GROUP DIETS window.
The selected diet will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
4. Click the down arrow icon to remove the diet from the FEEDING GROUP. The
selected item will be deleted.
FINDING A FEEDING GROUP

To find a FEEDING GROUP in the database:
characters by substituting a '?' for a specific character, or an '*’ for more than one
character.
or if it is preceded or followed by spaces, you should use a wildcard. See sections on
“FINDING A...” in Chapters 4 and 5 for examples of how to use wildcards.
found.
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FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS TAB
ADDING A SPECIES TO THE FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS

appear.
11. Click on the Feeding Group Animals tab. The FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS
screen will appear.
12. Select the feeding group, to which you wish to add an animal, from the FEEDING
GROUP window. The selected group will be highlighted and indicated by a row
marker.
13. Click on the SPECIES that you wish to add to this group from the ANIMAL
SELECTION LIST. The selected SPECIES will be highlighted and indicated by a
row marker.
Hint: Refer to the “ANIMALS” section in Chapter 10 for details on how to modify the
ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
1. Click the up arrow icon to add the animal selection.
2. The selected SPECIES will appear in the FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS window.
DELETING AN ANIMAL FROM THE FEEDING GROUP

ANIMALS
3. Click on the Feed Group calculation tab. The FEEDING GROUP screen will appear.
4. Click on the Feeding Group Animals tab. The FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS screen
will appear.
5. Select the group, from which you wish to delete an animal, from the FEEDING
GROUP window. The selected group will be highlighted and indicated by a row
marker.
6. Click on the SPECIES that you wish to remove from the FEEDING GROUP
ANIMALS window. The selected SPECIES will be highlighted and indicated by a
row marker.
7. Click the down arrow icon to remove the animal. The selected item will be deleted.
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ANIMAL FEEDING GROUP SUMMARY WINDOW
As species are added or removed from the FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS window, the
animal COUNT and WEIGHTS are updated in the ANIMAL FEEDING GROUP
SUMMARY window.
You may choose to manually edit the summary information by clicking on any of the text
boxes and typing in data.
Hint: If a species listed in the FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS window consists of a

colony, rather than one individual, it will be necessary to manually input the genders and
weights of the constituent animals into the summary window.
Hint: If the FEEDING GROUP consists of more than one species, the ANIMAL
FEEDING GROUP SUMMARY information, such as average weight, will not be
biologically meaningful.
ANIMAL FILTER TAB
FILTERING ANIMALS
The ANIMAL SELECTION LIST can be filtered by location, taxonomy, sex,
physiological stage, diet or requirement.
Hint: You may select animals using just one of these filters, or you may use filters in
combination.
Hint: Refer to the “ANIMALS” section in Chapter 10 for details on how to modify your
animal selection list.
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Animals may be selected at any level of taxonomy. To filter out all but selected animals
from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST:
8. Click the Taxonomy button on the ANIMAL FILTER screen and the tree control will
drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
11. When you have selected the taxon to display in the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST,
press the Taxonomy button again. The tree control will close and you will see
your selection listed.
12. Press the filter animals button. This will filter out all taxa from the ANIMAL
SELECTION LIST except the one you have selected.
16. Press the filter animals button again. All taxa will be available.
Hint: Refer to the taxonomy option on the Tools drop down menu in Chapter 10 for
details on how to select between Latin and common names for display.

Animals may be selected by location, such as a facility, building, or enclosure. To filter
out all but selected animal locations from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST:
17. Click the Location tab on the ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen and the tree control
will drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
20. When you have selected the location to display in the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST,
press the Location button again. The tree control will close and you will see your
selection listed.
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21. Press the filter animals button. This will filter out all locations from the ANIMAL
SELECTION list except the one you have selected.
22. Click the location tab again.
25. Press the filter animals button again. All locations will be available.
Hint: Refer to the location option on the Tools drop down menu in Chapter 10 for
details on how to enter new locations.
FILTERING ANIMALS BY SEX

Animals may be selected by gender. To filter out all but selected genders from the
ANIMAL SELECTION LIST:
26. Select one of the following selection buttons in the SEX window: ALL, FEMALE,
MALE, or N/A (not applicable).
27. Click on the filter animals button.
FILTERING ANIMALS BY PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE

Animals may be selected by physiological stage. To filter out all but selected animal
stages from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST:
28. Click on and clear the ALL check box in the PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE window.
29. Select a stage from the drop down list.
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FILTERING ANIMALS BY DIET
Animals may be selected by diet. To filter out all but selected animals, based on diet,
31. Click on and clear the ALL check box in the DIET window.
32. Select a diet from the drop down list.
FILTERING ANIMALS BY RECOMMENDATION

Animals may be selected by nutritional recommendation model. To filter out all but
selected animals, with a shared requirement model, from the ANIMAL SELECTION
LIST:
34. Click on and clear the ALL check box in the RECOMMENDATION window.
35. Select a requirement model from the drop down list.
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DELIVERY / ORDERING TAB
The DELIVERY / ORDERING screen appears when you click on the delivery /
ordering tab on the FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS screen.
The DELIVERY / ORDERING screen is used to add, edit, or view feed orders and the
feeding groups covered by the order.
ORDER INFORMATION WINDOW

The ORDER INFORMATION window allows you to add, delete, view and recalculate
orders and the quantity and cost of each feed item.
The ORDER INFORMATION window contains the following text boxes and buttons:
• # OF ANIMALS (required) - This box automatically calculates the number of

animals contained in the ORDER’S FEEDING GROUPS, if this information
was entered in the FEEDING GROUPS screen.
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Hint: The number of animals may be entered manually.
• # OF DAYS (required) - This box allows you to enter the time period, in days,
to be covered by the current order.
Hint: For example, enter 7 days if the order is to cover one week.
• ORDERED BY - Enter the name of the personnel placing the order.
• DELIVER TO - Enter the location to which the delivery should be sent.
• UNITS OF QUANTITY - This box allows you to specify the quantity units to
be displayed in the ORDER DETAIL below.
• ORDER # - This display tells you which order you are currently viewing. You
may toggle up or down your list of orders using the right arrows and left
arrows on the screen.
Hint: At present, all feeding orders are saved to a number, not a name. You
should keep a list indicating the contents of order #1, #2, etc. Refer to the
Order Log provided in Appendix III.
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ORDER DETAIL WINDOW
The ORDER DETAIL window lists each FEED contained in the ORDER’S FEEDING
GROUPS. You may use the arrow keys on your keyboard or the <ENTER> key to
move between the columns and rows. This window displays the quantity, cost and total
cost of feed items needed over the time period specified.
ADDING AN ORDER
To add a new order to the ORDER INFORMATION window:
1. Click on the Add button. All windows will clear except for the ORDER
INFORMATION window.
2. Enter a number into the # OF DAYS text box.
3. Click on the save icon.
4. Select the feeding groups you wish to include from the FEEDING GROUP
SELECTIONS window. The chosen group will appear in the ORDER’S FEEDING
GROUPS window.
Hint: The feeding groups that appear in the FEEDING GROUP SELECTIONS
window were created in the FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS screen. (Refer to the
first section of this chapter for details).
5. The # OF ANIMALS text box will be automatically updated, based on the feeding
groups chosen and the animals you selected from the ANIMAL SELECTION
LIST.
6. Enter information into the ORDERED BY and DELIVER TO text boxes.
7. Select the UNITS OF QUANTITY to be displayed below.
9. Click on the recalculate order feed items button. The component feeds, as well as
their quantity and costs will appear in the ORDER DETAIL window.
Hint: The ORDER DETAIL window will not show updated information until you press
the recalculate order feed items button.
10. Click the save icon to save the order, or the Delete button to erase the current order.
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Hint: Prior to saving the order, you may use the Cancel button to reverse your most
recent modification to the ORDER INFORMATION window.
Hint: The order will be saved to the ORDER # displayed.
DELETING AN ORDER
11. Select the ORDER # you wish to delete. You may toggle up or down your list of
orders using the right arrows and left arrows on the screen.
12. Click on the Delete button. Your order will be deleted and the ORDER # will
become permanently unavailable for use.
MODIFYING AN ORDER
ADDING FEEDING GROUPS TO AN ORDER
An order can be created to contain all the feeds of one or many FEEDING GROUPS. To
add a FEEDING GROUP to an order:
13. Select the order you wish to modify. You may toggle up or down your list of orders
using the right arrows and left arrows on the screen.
14. Click on the feeding group in the FEEDING GROUP SELECTIONS window that
you wish to add to the ORDER’S FEEDING GROUPS window. The selected
feeding group will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
15. Click on the up arrow icon. The selected item will be appearing in the ORDER’S
FEEEDING GROUPS window.
17. Click on the recalculate order feed items button.
18. Click the save icon again to save the changes to your order.
REMOVING FEEDING GROUPS FROM AN ORDER

remove a FEEDING GROUP from an order:
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20. Click on the feeding group that you wish to remove from the ORDER’S FEEDING
GROUPS window. The selected feeding group will be highlighted and indicated
by a row marker.
21. Click on the down arrow icon. The selected item will be removed.
CHANGING THE NUMBER OF DAYS ON AN ORDER

remove a FEEDING GROUP from an order:
26. Click on the # OF DAYS text box and enter a new number.
Hint: The ORDER DETAIL window will not show updated information until you press
the recalculate order feed items button.
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FINDING A FEEDING GROUP
To find a FEEDING GROUP in the database:
character.
found.
PRINTING THE ORDER

The Commissary Order report contains a list of feed items included in the order as well as
their quantities and costs. To print the Commissary Order report:
35. Select the order you wish to print. You may toggle up or down your list of orders
36. Click on the Print button at the bottom of the screen.
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TOOLS
Several screens are available when you click on the Tools drop down menu (refer to the
screen anatomy diagram in Chapter 3), or when you select the tools icon on the toolbar.
These screens allow for manipulation and maintenance of data including the animal
database, nutrient units, and vendor information.
INSTITUTION
The INSTITUTION screen appears when you click on the Institution option on the
Tools drop down menu. This screen allows you to enter your local institution
information.
37. NAME, ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE, PHONE, FAX, E-MAIL, CONTACT

INFORMATION, WEB SITE and INSTITUTION LOGO may be entered into the
text boxes. Use the <TAB> key to move among the text boxes.
38. Click on the save icon to commit your changes, or select the Cancel button to
abandon your entry.
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Hint: Logos must be a standard 1” x 1” BMP format to be stored in the location where
you have installed ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6
*N.B. upon installation, you are required to define an institution to the system but the
Institution Name is the only required field.
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The INSTITUTION Facility also provides additional features to the administrator.
REGISTRATION – The Register Button allows one to print out the Institution
information as a report. This sheet may be faxed or mailed to the number and address
printed on the report.
ADD USERS – A Pop-Menu facility for User Maintenance provides the administrator the
option to define names, Ids and passwords of additional, as well as to define the level of
system access.
Admin – Creating another admin affords that individual all rights to the system,
including the right to modify all user and most system data, add and delete users,
and perform database maintenance.
User - allows complete access to the system but does not allow one to edit other
user diets, modify system data, add or delete users or perform database
maintenance.
ACTIVE – for either Admin or User level, an Active Status selection may disable certain
users from accessing the system entirely without deleting them from the system,
regardless of access level.
UPDATE – Any changes made to the Institution Information requires selecting the
Update button to accept these changes.
LOCATIONS
The LOCATION screen appears when you click on the Locations option on the Tools
drop down menu. This screen allows you to add, edit, view and delete buildings and
enclosures in your institution.
TO ADD A FACILITY, BUILDING, OR ENCLOSURE
39. Select the Location option from the Tools drop down menu.
40. Click on the Add button in the FACILITY, BUILDING, or ENCLOSURE window.
A new line will be created in the specified window.
41. Type in the new information and press <ENTER>.
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TO DELETE A FACILITY, BUILDING, OR ENCLOSURE
42. Select the Location option from the Tools drop down menu.
43. Click on the FACILITY, BUILDING, or ENCLOSURE you wish to delete.
44. Click on the Delete button in the corresponding FACILITY, BUILDING, or

ENCLOSURE window.
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Hint: You may not delete a facility if it contains member buildings or a building if it
contains member enclosures. You must delete all of the member buildings or enclosures
first.
ANIMALS
The ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen appears when you click on the Animals option
on the Tools drop down menu. This screen allows you to add, edit, view and delete
information on animals or groups of animals at your institution. It also lets you assign
diets and recommendations to these animals.
ADDING AN ANIMAL
45. Click the Animals option on the Tools drop down menu. The ANIMAL
MAINTENANCE screen will appear.
46. Click the Add button above the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST. A new row will be
created at the bottom of the list, and the asterisk in the new row will turn into a
pencil icon.
47. To enter data into the SPECIES text box, use the drop down list to make a selection
from the taxonomy tree control. Double click on any taxon in the tree control to view
specific genera or species. Click on the desired species then press the <ENTER> key,
(or click on the desired species, press the Taxonomy button again and select the
assign species button). The selected animal will appear in the SPECIES column of
the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
48. To enter data into the ENCLOSURE text box, use the drop down list to make a
selection from the location tree control. Double click on any location in the tree
control to view specific enclosures. Click on the desired location then press the
<ENTER> key, (or click on the desired location, press the Location button again
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and select the Assign Enclosure button). The selected location will appear in the
ENCLOSURE column of the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
Hint: You may assign the same SPECIES to subsequent new entries, by pressing the
Assign Species button for each new entry to the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
Hint: Enclosures for your institution must be input prior to adding animal data. To add
facilities, buildings and enclosures, refer to the “LOCATION” section in this chapter.
49. Enter information into the following (optional) text boxes using <ENTER>, or the
<TAB> key, or arrow keys to move among the columns: HOUSE NAME, QTY,
ISIS, BIRTH DATE, DATE ACQUIRED, BODY CONDITION, REARING,
WEIGHT, AGE, SEX, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE. The latter two fields offer
drop down menu selections.
Hint: Currently, this data must be input manually. In future versions of

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software it should be possible to link the ANIMAL
SELECTION LIST with your ARKS database.
DELETING AN ANIMAL
50. Click the Animals option on the Tools drop down menu. The ANIMAL
MAINTENANCE screen will appear.
51. Click on the animal that you wish to remove from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
The selected SPECIES will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
52. Click the Delete button above the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST. The selected item
will be deleted.
FINDING AN ANIMAL
To find an animal in the database:
54. Select your search by the animal’s house NAME or ISIS number.
55. Type the name or number you wish to find into the text box. You may use wildcard
characters by substituting a "?" for a specific character, or an * for more than one
character.
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Press the find first button to locate the first entry in the database with your keyword.
\You may press the <F2> key to locate the next entry, or select find next from the Edit
drop down menu. Repeat this process until the exact item you are looking for is found.
FILTERING ANIMALS BY LOCATION OR TAXONOMY


Animals may be selected at any level of taxonomy. To filter out all but selected animals
56. Click the Taxonomy button on the ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen and the tree
control will drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
59. When you have selected the taxon to display in the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST,
press the Taxonomy button again. The tree control will close and you will see
your selection listed.
60. Press the filter animals button. This will filter out all taxa from the ANIMAL
Hint: Refer to the “TAXONOMY” section in this chapter, for details on how to select
between Latin and common names for display.
64. Press the Filter Animals button again. All taxa will be available.
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Animals may be selected by location, such as a facility, building, or enclosure. To filter
out all but selected animal locations from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST:
65. Click the Location tab on the ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen and the tree control
will drop down. By default, the setting will be ALL.
68. When you have selected the location to display in the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST,
press the Location button again. The tree control will close and you will see your
selection listed.
69. Press the Filter Animals button. This will filter out all locations from the ANIMAL
Hint: Enclosures for your institution must be input prior to adding animal data. To
add facilities, buildings and enclosures, refer to the “LOCATION” section in this
chapter.
73. Press the Filter Animals button again. All locations will be available.
ASSIGNING LOCATIONS TO ANIMALS

ANIMAL SELECTION LIST. ENCLOSURES can be assigned to all or some of these
animals.
74. Click on the animal from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST to which you wish to
assign a location. The selected animal will be highlighted and indicated by a row
marker.
75. Select a location from the location tree control, as described above. Press the Assign
Enclosure button. The selected location will be assigned to the chosen animal in
the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
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76. You may assign the same location to subsequent SPECIES by clicking on the desired
animal in the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST, then pressing the Assign Enclosure
button again.
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ASSOCIATING A DIET WITH A SPECIES
To associate a diet with a species:
77. Click on a SPECIES from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST. The selected animal(s)
will be highlighted and indicated by a row marker.
78. Press the Diets button on the ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE window. The
ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE screen will open.
79. Click on the diet from the DIET SELECTION LIST that you wish to associate with
the species indicated in the ANIMAL INFORMATION window.
80. Press the right arrow icon to add the diet to the DIETS ASSOCIATED WITH
ANIMAL (S) screen.
81. Click on the close button to save the association.
REMOVING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A DIET AND A

SPECIES
To remove an association between a diet and species:
82. Click on a SPECIES from the ANIMAL SELECTION LIST.
ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE screen will open. Click on
the diet from the DIETS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL (S) screen that you
want removed from association with the species indicated in the ANIMAL
INFORMATION window.
84. Press the left arrow icon to delete the diet from the DIETS ASSOCIATED WITH
ANIMAL (S) screen.
85. Click on the close button to save your changes.
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ASSOCIATING A REQUIREMENT WITH A SPECIES
To associate a requirement with a species:
87. Press the Recommendations button on the ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE

window. The ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE screen will
open.
88. Click on the requirement from the RECOMMENDATIONSQUIREMENT

SELECTION LIST that you wish to associate with the species indicated in the
ANIMAL INFORMATION window.
89. Press the right arrow icon to add the requirement to the REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL screen.
90. Click on the close button to save the association.
REMOVING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A REQUIREMENT

AND SPECIES
To remove an association between a requirement and a species:
ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE screen will open.
93. Click on the requirement from the RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH

ANIMAL screen that you want removed from association with the species
indicated in the ANIMAL INFORMATION window.
94. Press the left arrow icon to delete the requirement from the RECOMMENDATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL screen.
95. Click on the close button to save your changes.
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TO CHANGE THE SEX OR PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE OF AN
ASSOCIATED ANIMAL
To change the sex or physiological stage of an associated animal:
97. Select one of the selection buttons in the SEX window.
98. Select a stage from the drop down list in the PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE window.
Hint: If the SPECIES you have selected is a colony of animals of mixed genders and
stages, select N/A from the SEX window, and UNDETERMINED from the
PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE window.
99. Press the Diets or Recommendations button in the ASSOCIATION

MAINTENANCE window. The updated gender category will appear in the
ANIMAL INFORMATION window of the ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION
MAINTENANCE screen.
Hint: The changes to PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE will not be saved until you close
the ANIMAL MAINTENANCE screen.
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TO SELECT ACTIVE RECORD OR HISTORICAL RECORD
100. Click on the ACTIVE RECORD check box to specify that the selected SPECIES or
animal is alive and currently residing at the site.
101. Click on the box and remove the check if you want to specify that the selected
SPECIES or animal is a historical record only.
Hint: Future versions of ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software, when linked with
the ISIS database, will allow you to sort among active and historical records.
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NUTRIENTS
The NUTRIENT MAINTENANCE screen appears when you click on the Nutrients
option on the Tools drop down menu. This screen allows you to view nutrient categories
and nutrients and select the display units to be used in all nutrient screens.
Hint: The option to add or delete a nutrient is not currently available. To recommend a
nutrient for inclusion in future versions of ZOOTRITION™, please use the suggestion
forms found in Appendix II.
The user may use this screen to decide if the nutrient should be displayed on the selected
nutrients tab of analysis screens in the ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program. To
select a nutrient:
102. Click on the desired nutrient. The chosen item will be highlighted and indicated by a
row marker.
103. Click on the SELECTED column. A drop down arrow will appear on the right of
the box which allows you to toggle between YES and NO.
The user may also use this screen to specify the display units for each nutrient. To set
units:
104. Click on the desired nutrient. The chosen item will be highlighted and indicated by a
row marker.
105. Click on the DISPLAY UNITS column. Click on the drop down arrow and select
from the list of units.
Hint: Any changes in the DISPLAY UNITS column will appear as the default units of
the STANDARD UNITS in all of the nutrient analysis screens.
PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGES
The PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE screen appears when you click on the Physiological
Stages option on the Tools drop down menu. This screen allows you to define the
different physiological stages used in the animal database.
To add or delete a stage, click on the Add or Delete buttons, respectively. Stage NAME
and DESCRIPTION may be entered into the text boxes.
Confirm the new input by selecting the <OK> Button.
Use the <TAB> key to move among the text boxes.
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TAXONOMY
TAXONOMY MAINTENANCE
To access the TAXONOMY screen click on the Tools drop down menu. Select the
taxonomy option, then taxonomy maintenance. This screen allows you to view
taxonomy data and common names as well as add or modify local common names for
species.
Hint: It is not possible to modify Latin or English Common names. Local names may be
modified to accommodate regional names for species, but any modifications should be
done with caution.
To modify a Local Name:
106. Click on the row to be modified. The chosen item will be highlighted and indicated
by a row marker.
107. Click on the LOCAL NAME column and type in the desired modifications.
Hint: Once you have clicked on a LOCAL NAME and started typing, the old name
will no longer be available and cannot be retrieved.
Hint: The option to add or delete a taxonomic category is not currently available.
DISPLAY LATIN OR COMMON NAME
To select between a Latin name or common name display for all screens in the
ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 program:
108. Click on the Tools drop down menu. Select the Taxonomy option.
109. Click on Display Latin Name, or Display Common Name. Your selection will be
indicated by a check mark.
Hint: Your changes will not become active until all currently open screens are closed
and then reopened.
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VENDORS
The VENDORS screen appears when you click on the Vendors option on the Tools drop
down menu. This screen allows you to add, edit, view and delete vendors that are used in
the FEEDS window on the FEEDS screen. (Refer to Chapter 5 for more information on
the FEEDS screen).
To add or delete a vendor, click on the Add or Delete buttons, respectively. Vendor
information may be entered into the text boxes. Use the <TAB> key to move among the
text boxes.
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ADMINISTRATION
The Administration function within ZV2 is an enormously powerful set of tools available
only to those who have been designated as ‘Administrators’ to the product. The new
features within this function are:
CREATE USERS
COMPACT DATABASE
REPAIR DATABASE
IMPORT VERSION 1 DATA
APPLY GLOBAL UPDATES
Administrator Privileges
These functions and the associated privileges to the Administrator should be
restricted to only those individuals or departments responsible for maintaining
Diets and use of this information. Improper use of the administration privileges
could result in data integrity problems or loss of data.
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Create Users
As a security function against unauthorized access to global and other user data, the User
Privilege is granted. Users may perform all functions of an Administrator except
the Administration functions.
To create a user with User Access:
1. Select Administration from the Main Menu and drop down to the first option,
Create Users.
2. Press <ADD> and a blank USER DEFINITION
3. The required field is Username and Password. Each must be at least 4
characters in length and cannot exceed 20.
4. You may also specify the entire name of the user.
5. Access may be either USER or ADMIN.
6. Active should be set to ‘Yes’.
** This function is not applicable in a Single-User Version where the default is

“Admin” for the sole owner of the software.
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Import Version 1.00 Data
This function applies only to Version 1.0 users who are converting databases to be
used in Version 2.6.
DO NOT ATTEMPT VERSION 1.0 IMPORT UNLESS

YOU HAVE VERSION 1.0 DATA. NOTE: VERSION
1 IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED.
To Import Data:
1. Select from Administration, Import Version 1.0 Data

2. In the File Selection Box, please choose the Version 1 database to be
imported and converted.
3. The system will return a target name which has the tag ‘ZV2’ appended to the
Version 1.0 name
4. If this name is satisfactory, Press ‘OK’
5. The system will import and convert the Version 1.0 database into Version 2.6
format.
6. DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM WHILE IMPORTING IS TAKING PLACE.
7. After the import process has completed, proceed to the next option under
Administration, Apply Global Updates.
8. The Import process only moves existing data into the new Version 2.6
database structure. The Global Update process adds and modifies this data
to include all Global Updates.
9. Once Import has completed, there is no need to Import that file again.
10. Repeat this process for every Version 1.0 file that you wish to use in
Version 2.6.
Updates to the global database and information on the ZOOTRITION™

VERSION 2.6 software can be found at the web site (www.zootrition.org) as they
become available. Local database information will not be affected by updates.
It is anticipated that regular updates to the global database will be published to the
Zootrition community. These database updates will include any and all changes
to those tables and fields that included Zootrition data.
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Version 1 Installation Update
All Version 1.0 users will be required to run a Global Update against their
imported data. The Administrator should run the function ‘Apply Global
Updates’ from the Administration Menu.
Global Updates are time–consuming. They range in effort from 20-45 minutes per
database depending on the volume of pre-existent user data exists.
It is highly recommended that the Administrator:
a. A. All Global Updates must be applied to every user database using

Zootrition.
b. All Global Updates should be stored in a separate sub-directory from

the installation of Zootrition Version 2.6.
c. Backup all Version 2.6 data prior to any import process
d. Create an update list of all databases to be converted.
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APPENDIX
The following pages provide additional research sources, information and Zootrition™
Version 2.6 forms for furthering the product.
APPENDIX I - Data/Feed Sources

MANUFACTURERS SPEC SHEETS / GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Manufacturer Address
AFS Animal Nutrition www.animalfood.com/nutri.htm

Animal Spectrum, Inc. P.O. Box 721, North Platte, NE 69103-0721
Blue Seal Feeds, Inc. P.O. Box 8000, Londonderry, NH 03053
Central Nebraska Pkg., Inc. P.O. Box 550, North Platte, NE 69103-0550
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 469 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08543-5297
Dallas Crown, Inc. 2000 W. Fair, Kaufman, TX 75142
DVM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137
Fluker Farms/Laboratories Port Allen, LA 70767
Fort Dodge Animal Health 9401 Indian Creek Pkwy., Ste. 1500, Overland Pk., KS 66210
Gimborn-Rich Health 4280 NE Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30340
Harrison’s Bird Diets, Int’l. 220 Congress Park Dr., Suite 232, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. P.O. Box 27-5055, Kansas City, 64180-5055
HMS Zoo Diets Inc. 1222 Echo Lane, Bluffton, IN 46714-2805
Iams P.O. Box 862, Lewisburg, OH 45338
Illini SAND http://sand.traill.uiuc.edu/charts.cfm?basis=1&chartID=2
Kaytee Products, Inc. Chilton, WI 53014
Kent Feeds Inc. 1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Lafeber Co. 24981 N 1400 East Road, Cornell, IL 61319
Lambert Kay Div. of Carter-Wallace, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512-0187
Lederle Standard Products P.O. Box 41502, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Manna Pro Corp. 7711 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
Marion Zoological, Inc. 13700 B Water Tower Circle, Plymouth, MN 55441
Mazuri P.O. Box 66812, St. Louis, MO 63166-6812
Mead Johnson & Co. 2400 West Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN 47721-0001
Millikin Meat Products Ltd. 3447 Kennedy Road, Unit 1, Scarborough, Ontario M1V3F1
National Academy Press 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20418
Nebraska Brand P.O. Box 550, North Platte, NE 69103-0550
Nekton -Produkte 27 West Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Nutrena www.nutrenaworld.com
Pet-Ag, Inc. 30 West 432 Route 20, Elgin, IL 60120
Pfizer Animal Health 812 Springdale Drive, Exton, PA 19341
Premium Nutr. Prod., Inc. P.O. Box 2094, Mission, KS 66202
Purina Mills, Inc. P.O. Box 66812, St. Louis, MO 63166-6812
Ralston Purina Co. P.O. Box 1606, St. Louis, MO 63188
Reliable Protein 70-105 Frank Sinatra Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
RepCal Research Labs Los Gatos, CA 95031
Roche Vitamins Inc. 45 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054-1298
Ross Products/Abbott Labs. 625 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Roudybush, Inc. 3550 Watt Avenue, Suite 8, Sacramento, CA 95826
Stuart Products 2541 Stonegate North, Bedford, TX 76021
Tetra 3001 Commerce Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
T-Rex Products, Inc. Chula Vista, CA 91911
Triple Crown www.triplecrownfeed .com
Vet-A-Mix P.O. Box 130, Shenandoah, IA 51601
Zeigler Bros., Inc. 400 Gardners Station Rd., P.O. Box 95, Gardners, PA 17324
Zoo-Med Laboratories, Inc. 3100 McMillan Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PUBLICATIONS
AAFCO, Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. 1994. Nutrient profiles for cat foods: pet
food regulations. In AAFCO Official Publications, Atlanta.
AAFCO, Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. 1994. Nutrient profiles for dog foods: pet
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AAFCO, Association of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. 1999. Nutrient profiles for dog foods: pet
AFRC 1993. Energy and Protein Requirements of ruminants. CAB International, Wallingford.
African Wild Dog Husbandry Manual. (in preparation).
Allen, M.E. and Oftedal, O.T. 2001. The nutritional management of a herbivorous reptile, the green
iguana (Iguana iguana). In Jacobson E.R. (ed): Biology, Husbandry and Medicine of the Green Iguana.
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Andrews, R.M. and Pough, F.H. 1985. Metabolism of squamate reptiles: allometric and ecological
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Ashcoff, J. and Pohl, H. 1970. Der Ruheumsatz van Vogeln als Funktion der Tageszeit und der
Korpergrobe. J. Ornithol. 111: 38 (from Schmidt-Nielsen (1984)).
Barker, D., Fitzpatrick, M.P., and E.S. Dierenfeld. 1998. Nutrient composition of selected whole
invertebrates. Zoo Biol. 17: 123-134.
Bernard, J.B., Allen, M.E., and D.E. Ullrey. 1997. Feeding captive insectivorous animals: nutritional
aspects of insects as food. Fact Sheet 003. Nutrition Advisory Group Handbook.
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Blaxter, K. 1989. Energy metabolism in animals and man. Cambridge University Press.
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APPENDIX II - Suggestion Forms
Please copy this form as many times as needed to submit comments, as well as changes, improvements,
feeds, requirements or nutrients that you would like to see added to ZOOTRITION™ software.
Mail or Fax form to:

Saint Louis Zoo
Department of Nutrition
One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fax:314-768-5454
Name: _______________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________________
Phone number: _______________________________________________
E-mail address: _______________________________________________
Institution and Address: ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Registration number (from CD case): _________________________________________
Best method and time to contact: _____________________________________________
Submitting (check all that apply):
Feed that needs to be added to the database. Please include:
• label information (including brand, manufacturer, manufacturer address and phone number)
• laboratory nutritional analysis (if available)
• a full reference for all material
• Please submit only published data or data that the owner is willing to have shared with all
ZOOTRITION registrants. If unpublished, please include a note from the original data source
indicating the appropriate approval for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION database.
Requirement/recommendation values that need to be added to the database. Please

include:
• a copy of the requirement/recommendation. This can include SSP, TAG or other recognized groups
that compile data and make recommendations on animal nutrition.
• a full reference for all data including title, year published, author, and publishing house.
• Please submit only published data or data that the owner is willing to have shared with all
ZOOTRITION registrants. If unpublished, please include a note from the original data source
indicating the appropriate approval for inclusion in the ZOOTRITION database.
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Nutrients that should be added. (List below and provide justification for adding).
Updated registration information. (Fill in on first page).
Comments. (Fill in below or attach a sheet).
Changes or Improvements. (Fill in below or attach a sheet).
Other modules you would like to see added. (Fill in below or attach a sheet).
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APPENDIX III - Order Log
The ZOOTRITION™ program currently saves orders to a number, not a name. It is recommended that the kitchen
supervisor maintain a log identifying each order and a description of the animals or enclosures it serves, or
the feeds it contains. A sample Order Log is provided below. (Refer to the “DELIVERY/ORDERING
TAB” section in Chapter 7 for details).
ACTIVE or
ORDER # DELETED? ORDER NAME DESCRIPTION
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INDEX
about ZOOTRITION, 19
ACTIVE RECORD, 90
add, 83, 84
ADD A BUILDING, 83
ADD A FACILITY, 83
add a physiological stage, 92
add a taxonomic category, 93
add a vendor, 94
ADD AN ENCLOSURE, 83
add icon, 14, 19, 23, 40, 43, 44, 59, 60, 67, 77, 83, 84, 92, 94
ADD NEW MODE, 19
Add/Delete icons, 14
ADDING A DIET, 23, 68
ADDING A FEED, 44
ADDING A FEED CATEGORY, 43
ADDING A FEEDING GROUP, 67
ADDING A REQUIREMENT, 60
ADDING A SPECIES, 70
ADDING AN ANIMAL, 84
ADDING FEEDING GROUPS TO AN ORDER, 78
ADDING FEEDS TO A DIET, 25
ADDRESS, 81
AGE, 85
all diets button, 69
all diets mode, 69
All Feeds Report By Category, 47
All nutrients, 34, 36, 47, 65
AMOUNT, 22, 25, 33, 34, 48, 50
animal COUNT, 71
animal data, 6, 29, 32, 38, 39, 62, 81, 84, 87, 92
animal data, 38
Animal Data, 6
ANIMAL data, 6, 84, 88, 89, 90
ANIMAL data, 89
ANIMAL FEEDING GROUP SUMMARY, 71
ANIMAL FILTER, 72
ANIMAL FILTER, 71
ANIMAL MAINTENANCE, 29, 63, 73, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90
ANIMAL MAINTENANCE, 84
ANIMAL SELECTION, 38
ANIMAL SELECTION LIST, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 77, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
ANIMAL-DIET ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE, 88, 89, 90
animals, 6, 7, 9, 17, 29, 30, 62, 63, 64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90
ANIMALS, 61, 70, 72, 84, 87
ARKS, 85
AS FED, 34, 36, 47, 50
assign diet button, 29
assign enclosure, 84, 88
assign requirements, 63
assign REQUIREMENTS, 63, 64
assign species, 84
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ASSIGNING DIETS, 29
ASSIGNING LOCATIONS, 87
ASSIGNING REQUIREMENTS BY LOCATION, 62
ASSIGNING REQUIREMENTS BY TAXONOMY, 62
ASSOCIATING A DIET, 36, 88
ASSOCIATING A REQUIREMENT, 89
ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE, 63, 88, 89, 90
BACK UP YOUR DATA, 12
BASIS, 34, 36, 44, 47, 50, 65
BASIS SELECTOR, 50
BIRTH DATE, 85
BODY CONDITION, 85
BUILDING, 83
buildings, 6, 31, 64, 73, 83, 84, 87
BUILDINGS, 30, 64, 72, 87
calculations, 66
calculator icon, 39
calories, 39
cancel, 25, 27, 28, 40, 45, 61, 68
cascade, 18
CATEGORY NAME, 43, 59
CHART TYPE, 36
close button, 88, 89
CODE, 44
colony, 68, 71, 90
COMMENTS, 23, 40
Commissary Order, 80
common name, 93
COMMON NAME, 93
common names, 5, 30, 64, 72, 86, 93
Common names, 93
compact database, 17
compare to requirements button, 36
COMPARE TO REQUIREMENTS BUTTON, 36
comparison, 30, 36, 44, 48, 49, 55, 56, 63, 64
CONCENTRATION, 34, 48
CONSUMED, 40
copy data, 17, 18, 28, 45, 61
copy to, 6, 16, 28, 45, 61
copy to, 6
COPYING A DIET, 28
COPYING A REQUIREMENT, 61
COPYING A SCREEN, 15
cost information, 22, 34, 76, 77, 80
COST PER STD. UNIT, 44
CURRENT DIET, 22, 25, 26, 28, 33, 36, 37
CURRENT DIET window, 22, 25, 26, 28
DAILY SCHEDULE, 23
DATA, 81, 95, 100
data drop down menu, 18, 29, 63, 72, 73, 81, 83, 84, 85, 91, 92, 93, 94
data maintenance, 17, 81
data maintenance icon, 17, 81
Data menu, 17
DATA SOURCE, 44, 46
Data windows, 14
DATA WINDOWS, 19
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database, 8, 9, 12, 15
database maintenance, 8
date ACQUIRED, 85
DATE UPDATED, 46, 47
default, 12, 14, 16, 23, 27, 30, 36, 42, 50, 63, 64, 65, 72, 73, 86, 87, 91
DEFAULT installation, 12
delete, 83, 84
DELETE A BUILDING, 83
DELETE A FACILITY, 83
delete a physiological stage, 92
delete a taxonomic category, 93
delete a vendor, 94
DELETE AN ENCLOSURE, 83
delete icon, 14, 24, 40, 43, 45, 60, 61, 67, 77, 78, 83, 85, 92, 94
DELETING A DIET, 24, 69
DELETING A FEED, 26, 45
DELETING A FEED CATEGORY, 43
DELETING A FEEDING GROUP, 67
DELETING A REQUIREMENT, 61
DELETING A REQUIREMENT CATEGORY, 59
DELETING AN ANIMAL, 70
DELETING AN ORDER, 78
delivery / ordering, 66
DELIVERY / ORDERING, 75, 76
DELIVERY /ORDERING, 77
DESCRIPTION, 3, 14, 43, 44, 46, 59, 60, 62, 67, 69, 79, 92
detail print button, 35
diet, 88
DIET, 25, 26, 32, 74
diet analysis button, 33
DIET ANALYSIS BUTTON, 33
diet as mix button, 27
DIET AS PERCENT OF REQUIREMENT, 36
Diet Card, 32
DIET CARD, 38
Diet Feed Breakdown, 34
DIET FEED ITEMS, 22, 26
diet functions, 17, 18
diet functions icon, 17
DIET INFO, 40
diet multiples, 68
DIET MULTIPLES, 68
Diet Nutrient Analysis, 35, 38
Diet Nutrient Analysis Summary, 34, 37
DIET SELECTION LIST, 68, 69, 88
DIET SHEET, 32, 38
DIET VS. REQUIREMENT, 36
DIET/ANIMAL ASSOCIATIONS MAINTENANCE, 38
diets, 84
DIETS, 7, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 45, 61, 67, 69
DIETS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL(S), 88
diets button, 88, 89
diets BUTTON, 90
DIETS screen, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36
DIETS SCREEN, 33
diets tab, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26
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DIETS TAB, 21
DIGESTIBILITY, 40
Digestible Energy, 34, 48
display common name, 93
DISPLAY COMMON NAME, 93
display criteria, 34, 47, 48, 65
display Latin name, 93
DISPLAY LATIN NAME, 93
display units, 15, 34, 48, 65, 91
DISPLAY UNITS, 91
Drop down lists, 15
DROP DOWN MENUS, 14, 16
dry matter, 34, 36, 50, 60
DRY MATTER, 22, 34, 36, 47, 50, 65
edit, 83, 84
EDIT, 6
EDIT MODE, 19
edit drop down menu, 6, 28, 29, 45, 46, 61, 62, 70, 80, 85
Edit drop down menu, 16
enclosures, 6, 31, 39, 64, 73, 83, 84, 87
Enclosures, 87
ENCLOSURES, 30, 39, 64, 72, 83, 84, 87
energy data, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 44, 47, 48, 61, 65
ENERGY DATA, 39
energy recommendations, 65
ENERGY TYPE, 39
ENERGY window, 34, 48
ENTRY DATE, 44, 46, 47
envelope icon, 20
EST. CALORIES REQT, 39
exit, 16
EXPORT screen, 20
F3 key, 29, 46, 62, 70, 80, 85
facility, 6, 83, 84, 87
FACILITY, 30, 64, 72, 83, 87
FAX, 81
FEED, 3, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 56, 76
FEED CATEGORIES window, 42, 43, 44, 46
FEED CATEGORY, 7, 14, 21, 25, 27, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 55
Feed Category Report, 46
feed group calculation, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70
FEED GROUP CALCULATION, 67
FEED MAINTENANCE, 8
FEED ORDERS, 9
Feed Reports, 47
FEED SOURCES, 46
feed tags, 34, 48
feeding group, 9, 15, 66, 69, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79
FEEDING GROUP, 7, 66, 67, 69, 76, 77, 78, 79
feeding group animal diets, 69
feeding group animal diets mode, 69
feeding group animals, 70
FEEDING GROUP ANIMALS, 67, 69, 70, 71
FEEDING GROUP DIETS, 67, 68, 69
feeding group functions, 17, 18
FEEDING GROUP FUNCTIONS, 66, 75
112
FEEDING GROUP MAINTENANCE, 9
FEEDING GROUP SELECTIONS, 77, 78
Feeding groups menu, 17
feeds comparison button, 44
FEEDS COMPARISON BUTTON, 48, 55
Feeds Report By Nutrient Concentration, 47
FEEDS screen, 22, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 54, 94
FEEDS SCREEN, 47
feeds tab, 14, 42, 43, 44, 45
FEEDS window, 3, 22, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 55, 94
File menu, 16
filter diets button, 30, 31
filtering animals, 29, 62, 72, 73, 74, 86, 87
FILTERING ANIMALS, 30, 63, 64, 71, 72, 73, 74, 86, 87
FILTERING DIETS, 30
filtering requirements, 63, 64
filtering requirements, 63, 64
filters, 71
find, 8, 9, 15, 17, 29, 46, 62, 69, 79, 85
FIND, 29, 46, 62, 69, 79
find first, 29, 46, 62, 69, 80, 85
find next, 17, 29, 46, 62, 70, 80, 85
FINDING A FEEDING GROUP, 69, 79
FINDING A DIET, 29
FINDING A FEED, 46
FINDING A REQUIREMENT, 62
FINDING AN ANIMAL, 85
formatting, 20
FREQUENCY, 68
gender, 71, 73, 90
global data, 8
global database, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 43, 98
Global database, 8, 15
GLOBAL DATABASE, 5
global feed, 4, 5, 6, 8, 44, 45
Global feed, 8
Global Feed, 5
Global FEED, 45
global FEED CATEGORIES, 43
Global Feed Categories, 5
Global FEED CATEGORIES, 43
global requirement, 7
global REQUIREMENT, 59, 60, 61
Global requirement, 9
Global REQUIREMENT, 59, 61
graph, 36
help, 9, 19
Help menu, 19
historical record, 90
house NAME, 85
HOUSE NAME, 84
IN-HOUSE MIX, 27
Installation, 10
INSTITUTION, 81
institution name, 16
INTAKE, 40
113
ISIS database, 90
ISIS number, 39, 85
keyword, 29, 46, 62, 69, 80, 85
LAST UPDATED, 44
Latin names, 5, 30, 64, 72, 86, 93
LAUNCHING ZOOTRITION, 14
License agreement, 10
LICENSE AGREEMENT, ii
LOCAL feed, 8
local database, 6, 14, 23, 24
Local database, 8, 13, 98
local feed, 8
local FEED, 43, 44, 45
Local Feed, 6
local FEED CATEGORIES, 43
local FEED CATEGORY, 43
local requirement, 9
local REQUIREMENT, 59, 61
local requirements, 6
Local requirements, 7
location, 17, 20, 29, 30, 31, 62, 64, 71, 72, 73, 76, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88
Location, 6
LOCATION, 29, 30, 62, 64, 83, 86, 87
location tab, 30, 31, 64, 73, 84, 87
locations, 17, 30, 31, 64, 72, 73, 83, 87
LOCATIONS, 83
lock icon, 5, 8, 15
LOCK ICON, 5
MANUFACTURER, 22
MASS, 34, 48
Metabolizable Energy, 34, 48
mix, 9, 27
MIX, 27
MODE, 19, 44, 50, 69
model, 74
MODIFYING A DIET, 28
MODIFYING A REQUIREMENT, 61
MODIFYING AN ORDER, 78
Multi-Feed & Requirement Nutrient Comparison Report, 49, 56
Multi-Feed & Requirement Nutrient Comparison Report., 49, 56
MULTI-FEED/REQUIREMENT COMPARISON screen, 49, 55
NAME, 22, 23, 27, 29, 43, 44, 46, 47, 59, 60, 62, 67, 69, 79, 81, 84, 85, 92, 93
NAVIGATION MODE, 19
number OF ANIMALS, 77
number OF DAYS, 76, 77, 79
NUMBER OF DAYS, 79
NUTRIENT AMOUNTS screen, 33
NUTRIENT COMP button, 49, 55, 56
NUTRIENT COMPARISON, 36
Nutrient Composition, 5
nutrient composition button, 44, 47
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION BUTTON, 47
Nutrient Composition Report, 48
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION screen, 47
nutrient data, 9, 17, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 42, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 56, 61, 65, 81, 91
Nutrient data, 32
114
NUTRIENT MAINTENANCE, 91
NUTRIENT QTY, 47
nutrient recommendations, 65
NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS, 65
Nutrient Recommendations Report, 65
nutrients, 91
NUTRIENTS, 91
Nutrients by category, 34, 36, 47, 65
OFFERED, 40
OFFERED / CONSUMED, 40
open database, 16, 18
OPEN DATABASE, 16
ORDER DETAIL, 76, 77, 79
order information, 9, 47, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
ORDER information, 76
ORDER INFORMATION, 76, 77
ORDER number, 76, 78
ORDER’S FEEDING GROUP, 76, 77, 78, 79
ORDER’S FEEEDING GROUP, 78
ORDERED BY, 76, 77
ordering, 9, 66
ORDERING, 75
PACKET CONTENTS, 10
percent, 37, 48
PERCENT, 36, 50
PHONE, 81
physiological stage, 17, 71, 73, 89, 92
PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGE, 60, 73, 74, 89, 90, 92
PREPARATION/COMMENTS, 40
print icon, 15, 20, 32, 46, 47, 48, 49, 55, 56, 65, 80
Print icon, 15
printer setup, 16, 18, 20
printing, 34
PRINTING, 20, 46, 80
PRINTING A FEED, 46
printing a FEED CATEGORY, 46
printing a NUTRIENT REPORT, 46
PRINTING DIETS, 32
Published Nutritional Recommendations, 5
published recommended nutrients, 9
quantity, 39, 76, 77, 80, 85
QUANTITY, 22, 25, 44, 50, 76, 77
REARING, 85
recalculate, 76
recalculate order feed items, 77, 78, 79
RECOMMENDATIONS, 23
Recommended nutrients, 65
RECOMMENDED NUTRIENTS, 58, 65
recommended nutrients button, 61, 65
RECOMMENDED NUTRIENTS BUTTON, 65
REFERENCES, 40
regional names, 93
Registration number, 10
RELATIONAL DATABASE, 7
REMOVING AN ASSOCIATION, 88, 89
REMOVING FEEDING GROUPS, 78
115
repair database, 17
report, 8, 15, 20, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 46, 47, 48, 49, 56, 80
Report, 65
REPORT, 20
requirement, 89
REQUIREMENT, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 39, 44, 48, 49, 51, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 74, 89
REQUIREMENT CATEGORY, 49, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63
requirement model, 39, 74
REQUIREMENT SELECTION LIST, 89
requirements, 84
REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANIMAL, 89
requirements button, 63, 89, 90
REQUIREMENTS screen, 51, 54, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65
requirements tab, 51, 54, 58, 59, 60, 61
REQUIREMENTS TAB, 51, 58
reset the filter, 30, 31, 63, 64, 72, 73, 86, 87
RUNNING ZOOTRITION, 14
save, 16, 20, 25, 27, 28, 32, 35, 37, 45, 46, 48, 49, 56, 61, 65, 68, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 88, 89, 90
SAVING A DIET, 27
SCREEN ANATOMY, 14
SEARCH, 15
search function, 46, 62
search icon, 15, 29, 46, 62, 69, 79, 85
SELECTED FEED REPORT, 47
selected nutrients, 91
Selected nutrients, 34, 36, 47, 65
SERVING SIZE, 44, 46, 47
sex, 39, 71, 89
SEX, 60, 73, 89, 90
SIGNATURE LINES, 40
Software Requirements, 10
SOURCE, 44, 46, 47, 60
species, 84
SPECIES, 39, 70, 71, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90
SPECIES MODEL, 39
standard unit, 34, 46, 48
standard unit, 34
Standard unit, 65
STANDARD UNIT, 44, 47, 50, 91
standard units, 48
STUDIES, 40
summary print button, 34
System Requirements, 11
Taxonomic Tables, 5
taxonomy, 72, 93
TAXONOMY, 29, 30, 62, 63, 71, 72, 86, 93
TAXONOMY MAINTENANCE, 93
taxonomy tab, 30, 63, 72, 84, 86
toolbar, 16, 17, 18, 20, 28, 45, 61, 66, 81
Tools menu, 17
tree control, 30, 31, 63, 64, 72, 73, 84, 86, 87, 88
TREE CONTROL, 63, 72
UNDETERMINED STAGE, 90
undo function, 24, 45, 61
undo icon, 48, 65, 77, 81
UNIT OF MEASURE, 47
116
units, 48, 50, 81, 91
UNITS, 25, 34, 46, 47, 48, 76, 77, 91
UPDATES, 13
vendor, 81
Vendor, 6
VENDOR, 44, 46, 94
Vendor information, 94
view, 83, 84, 93
view REQUIREMENTS, 63, 64
water, 34, 50
WATER, 22, 50
WCS.MDB, 16
web site, 13, 98
weight, 71
WEIGHT, 39, 71, 85
wildcard characters, 29, 46, 62, 69, 79, 85
Window menu, 18
WINDOWS, 11
ZIP CODE, 81
ZipTM disk, 12
ZOOTRITION DIET FUNCTIONS screen, 14, 17, 18, 42, 66
ZOOTRITION DIET FUNCTIONS window, 51, 58
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1

SAINT LOUIS ZOO

ZOOTRITION™ Version 2.6 USER’S

Original Software Developed By:

In addition to Acknowledgment Comments from Version 2.0:

Ellen S. Dierenfeld, PhD & John E. DiLorenzo

INTRODUCTION TO ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE..............2

WHAT IS THE ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 PROGRAM?

WHAT’S NEW IN VERSION 2.6

2. Multi-user enabled systems allowing secure access to a database stored on a server

3. Administrator function to define new users and levels of security

4. New Energetics Module allowing calculation of recommended energy needs based on

5. Updated Feeds and Recommendations Databases complied from identified errors

8. Expanded Institution definition to include primary contact information and insertion of

9. Expanded Search and Help functions

STANDARD FORMATTING USED IN THIS MANUAL

<ENTER> Words surrounded by < > indicate keystrokes or special

FEEDS window Words in caps indicate window or screen headings.

The global database includes:

• Global feed categories

• Nutrient composition of global feeds

• Taxonomic tables with Latin and common names

• Published nutritional recommendations (i.e. Recommendations)

GLOBAL DATABASE UPDATES

Hint: To recommend a feed, requirement or nutrient for inclusion in the

• Location data – Information on the facilities, buildings and enclosures at your

• Specific animal data – Information on the individuals or groups of animals in the

DIET MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS

FEED MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS

RECOMMENDATION MAINTENANCE AND ANALYSIS

FEEDING GROUP MAINTENANCE AND FEED ORDERS

ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software allows you to create feeding groups of

• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 software on 1 compact disk.

• Note: Zootrition™ software is no longer available on diskette.

• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 User Manual is included in the installation package as

• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 Release Notes

• ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 Installation Procedures

• License agreement and Registration Number.

1. IBM compatible 233MHz Pentium computer (400 MHz or higher recommended.

Your ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 data is valuable and should be backed-up

Version 1 Installation Update NOTE: Version 1 is no longer supported

Apply Global Updates

It is highly recommended that the Administrator:

b. All Global Updates should be stored in a separate sub-directory from the

c. Backup all version 2.6 data prior to any import process

d. Create a list of all databases to be converted

LAUNCHING ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 SOFTWARE

SCREEN ANATOMY DESCRIPTIONS

4. ZOOTRITION™ VERSION 2.6 DIET FUNCTIONS screen – This screen appears by

To attach to another database, click on Open Database.

• Import Version 1 data: Applies to Version 1 users only. Allows conversion of

• Apply Global Updates: Allows regular global database updates to be posted to

• Cascade Open Windows - This option allows you to arrange several

• Help - this option allows you access to on-line help.

‘ADD NEW’ MODE

To view, print or save a report:

1. Click on the Print button in the selected screen.

Hint: At present, report formats cannot be customized.

4. To export the report to a disk file:

c) Click on the ok button to continue.

f) Click on the save button.

SECURITY FEATURES IN THE DIET WINDOW

Diets may be added by any user defined to the database.