What's New in DC on Mobile?

Welcome to the newest DC on Mobile app! VAS currently supports two versions of the herd management mobile app to connect you to PULSE data. The latest version of the PULSE mobile app, DC on Mobile, is currently in user acceptance testing. Contact Us if you're interested in joining the testing efforts!

The original version of the PULSE mobile app, VAS Platform, remains available, but VAS plans to sunset it in most markets in 2025.

NOTE: This online help includes content that applies to both PULSE mobile app versions. Check the title of the topic to see if it's for (v1) or (v2).

The VAS Platform (v1) mobile app was originally released in 2018 to connect VAS PULSE users to their herd while out on the farm. Since then, mobile technologies have come a long way, and we are preparing to bring you a more robust and powerful DC on Mobile (v2) app in 2024!

Major enhancements include the following:

  • Significantly improved stability and reliability based on a new app framework and the latest cloud-based technologies. This translates to fewer crashes and better support for new feature development going forward!
  • Streamlined connection and data exchange with PULSE speeds up herd refreshes and helps to ensure you always have the latest data on your device.
  • Optimized user interface makes adding events and completing tasks more intuitive. We've also added a dark mode for improved contrast and less drain on your battery!
  • Improved support for iOS devices.
  • Improved scanning speeds make completing worklist tasks even faster.

Review the Minimum Requirements on the VAS website before installing the mobile app on iOS and Android devices.

Read below to learn more about the latest features and improvements made to the DC on Mobile app and online help:

DC on Mobile Release v1.7 - October 2024

DC on Mobile v1.7 is now available! We continued to focus on RFID scanner performance in this release, and we expanded the following enhancements and improvements:

  • RFID scanning is now even faster! See RFID Scanners (v2) to learn more about using scanners.
  • The new Transaction Log feature now includes search, filter, and sort options to help you quickly find transactions you've completed in the past 14 days. See Transaction Log (v2) to learn more!
  • When you scan an animal in a pen, the SCPENClosed Last scan pen IDClosed Identifier is also included in the Transaction Log. This provides a handy visual cue while monitoring the changes for a specific pen.
  • We removed the sign-up feature from the log in flow. If you want to sign up new users, see Invite a User to Your Dairy. To deactivate a user, see Remove a Dairy User.

Bug Fixes

Several bugs were squashed in this update. For a detailed list, please Contact Us.

DC on Mobile Release v1.6 - September 2024

We continued to focus on feature parity with the original version of the app (v1), and also included the following enhancements and improvements:

  • DC on Mobile now keeps track of some user actions. A new Transaction Log feature is now available on the More menu! Use this feature to view a list of transactions you've complete in the app over the last 14 days. See Transaction Log (v2) to get started!
  • A new My Account feature was added to the More menu. Use this new feature to update how often DC on Mobile requests your PIN when logging in to the app. See My Account to learn more!
  • We continued to improve RFID scanner performance in this release and also included an RFID option when adding an event. See RFID Scanners (v2) to learn more about working with scanners!
  • Worklists in DC on Mobile now support the new task types in PULSE, and you now have the ability to view and mark these new task types as done.

Bug Fixes

  • When a tag assigned to an animal is scanned on the Events tab, DC on Mobile now adds the animal to the event.
  • Several bugs were squashed in this update. For a detailed list, please Contact Us.

Need more help? Expand the sections below to learn more:

Need more help? Use one of the methods below to contact VAS Support!

Live Chat

Chat directly with a product support team member directly in PULSE. At the bottom right corner of any PULSE page, click the Chat button to start a new chat.

Text Message

Text 559-686-9496. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Phone

Call 559-686-9496 or the toll-free phone number 888-225-6753.

Email

Email support@vas.com.

Web

For the most up-to-date VAS Support contact information, visit the VAS Support page.

Expand the information below to contact VAS Support in a specific country:

  • VAS customers in Mexico: Contact us at soporte@vas.com or (52) 871-323-9001.
  • All other customers: Contact us at the VAS Support page.

DC on Mobile Release v1.5 - June 2024

DC on Mobile v1.5 is now available to our beta testers! We are continuing to focus on feature parity with the original version of the app (v1), as well as the following enhancements and improvements:

  • BLE scanners are now supported. See Tips for Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Scanners to learn more!
  • We've improved RFID scanner performance and added the RFID option to the Tasks tab. See RFID Scanners (v2) to learn more about working with scanners!
  • The app now includes an online help link. See DC on Mobile (v2) to check it out!
  • The ABORT event now includes validation for the date and only displays the Lactation Cycle field if the animal is eligible to start a new lactation cycle.
  • Open Tasks sounds are now enabled to make processing your lists quicker and more intuitive.
  • The app now supports adding a Donor that is not in the herd.
  • CowCard data from PULSE now automatically updates when your device is online.
  • The app now uses a standard event EDAYClosed Event day value: the local dairy time at midnight in UTCClosed Coordinated Universal Time, also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  • Worklist updates sent to PULSE now include the Pen ID.
  • The app also includes improved localization for Brazilian Portuguese, transaction log enhancements, and other requested improvements. We've also resolved multiple functionality issues.

Known Issues

  • When adding FRESH events, if CBRDClosed Cattle breed (calf breed) is included in the list of items to prompt for CALF, the value will not be accepted. As a workaround, do not include CBRD in your Items to be Prompted for New Calves. You can then add CBRD from web by opening the calf from the Animals List and editing its details.

DC on Mobile Release v1.4 - September 2023

Welcome to our beta testers! We're thrilled to have you here and hope you find the resources you need. Explore the Mobile Apps online help to learn more!