Animals Resource

The animals resource provides data about individual animals, including the following endpoints. Click the endpoints below for more detailed information on performing a request and understanding the response (GET) or posting the data (POST).

HTTP Method Endpoint Definition

dairies/{dairyId}/animals/calves

Retrieves calves data for a VAS-specific dairy identifier

dairies/{dairyId}/animals/calves/grower

Retrieves calves data for animals sent to a heifer growing facility

{location-id}/animals

Retrieves a listing of all animals and select details for each animal

{location-id}/animals/identity

Retrieves a listing of all animals and identification details for each animal

{animal-id}/events/lame

Shares lameClosed Lameness includes any abnormality which causes an animal to change the way it walks, and can be caused by a range of foot and leg conditions, including hoof ailments, hock damage, bruising, sores, or cuts. diagnosis data with VAS

{animal-id}/measurements

Shares animal measurement data with VAS

{animal-id}/events/trim

Shares TRIMClosed Dairy cattle typically have their hooves inspected and, if necessary, trimmed every 4–6 months. A strategic hoof-trimming program might evaluate hooves before first calving, between 60 and 150 days in milk, and before dry-off. event data with VAS