| 26. |
What type of security is offered for my
information on the Trax® database? |
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Information stored in the Trax® database
is protected by using secure usernames and passwords to access
data, by placing the database behind an advanced firewall, and by
using nightly backups and storing the backups offsite.
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| 27. |
Is there some type of safety net in place if my
information is lost? |
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Yes…see the answer to #26.
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| 28. |
What type of guarantee, if any, accompanies
this service? |
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APEIS shall restore any data
lost from the database, but we cannot guarantee any data that has
been lost prior to uploading to the database (i.e. from the
handheld).
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| 29. |
Do the readers have rechargeable batteries or
the need for an AC plug? |
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Both.
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| 30. |
How is the information
recorded/saved/transferred? |
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The information is collected and saved using
a Trax® handheld or through an online web-based system.
Handheld data is transferred to the Trax® database via
synchronizing or phone line and modem as described earlier.
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| 31. |
Is it difficult to learn to use the reader, or
can it be learned in a short time? |
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It is not difficult for the average person to
become familiar with the reader, because the TraxLink®
software running on the handheld is designed with a user-friendly
graphical interface.
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| 32. |
Can I review the information before and after
uploading it to the database? |
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Yes…there are over 20 viewable
reports available on the online web interface.
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| 33. |
Can I use my PC and download the information to
my PC and analyze the data on my PC with MS Access or MS Excel? |
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Yes, all data can be downloaded in a standard
format from the centralized database and then analyzed with Excel
or other program.
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| 34. |
Can I review the information collected after I
sell the animal (i.e. carcass data)? |
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Only if prior arrangements were made between you
and the new owner.
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| 35. |
How do I get carcass data back, and is there an
extra charge? |
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This is a negotiated process handled on an
individual/group basis at this time.
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| 36. |
What is the most outstanding facet of your
program? |
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The web enabled centralized database, and the
PDA based handheld unit.
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| 37. |
What are the primary responsibilities of a
State Association using this program? |
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Provide information to its members, assist in
marketing and feeding phase, assist in data collection, and assist
in administration and billing, and more as necessary.
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| 38. |
How would your program benefit a State
Association? |
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It can provide various levels of information to
be utilized in making management decisions.
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| 39. |
What new programs can State Associations offer
by using your program? |
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Information return, branded beef products,
source-verified auctions, and more. The possibilities are
virtually limitless.
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| 40. |
How prevalent is the use of EID in feedlots in
the Midwest? |
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Use is limited at this time, but additional
implementation is occurring rapidly.
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| 41. |
By using your program and EID will we reap
monetary rewards? How? |
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Associations can profit from the
use of the Trax® System. How much depends on the level
of participation in such activities as a reseller program,
reselling chips/tags, and becoming an administrator of the
service. Producers can profit from the Trax® System through
better herd management and improved revenue potential.
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| 42. |
How many cattle are currently in your database,
feeders, stockers, cow-calves, and carcass data? |
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NOT AVAILABLE -- CLASSIFIED.
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| 43. |
How much data on a particular animal can be
stored on your system? |
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An unlimited amount.
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| 44. |
Can different types of data be stored on
different groups of cattle? |
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Certainly.
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| 45. |
Can a new owner backtrack the cattle? |
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Only if appropriate measures have been taken by
agreement between all prior buyers and sellers.
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| 46. |
What database platform do you use, (i.e.
Informix, Oracle, Sybase, etc)? |
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Trax® Systems uses the Sybase
Enterprise level platform.
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| 47. |
Can you put the data into reports for easy
viewing? |
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Yes, there are numerous pre-defined
reports available on the web as well as advanced filtering and
sorting capabilities available to the user.
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| 48. |
If I wanted to compare my data to someone
else's, how could I do it using your system? |
|
There are reports available to users of the
Trax® System which perform this sort of comparative
analysis.
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| 49. |
How much does the service cost? |
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Cost varies depending on your participation in diverse
industry programs. Contact us and we can give you specific
details.
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| 50. |
Are there any special tools required, (i.e. PC
or laptop computer, special software, etc)? |
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The only requirement to use any of
the Trax® Systems is
Internet access from a PC computer (It doesn't even need to be
yours). A handheld PDA with TraxLink® software can be
used for collecting information but is not required as web-based
data entry is possible. A PC with Internet access or phone line
and PDA modem is required to upload any information
collected by a PDA to the database. A computer with Internet
access and a web browser is required to view, download, and print data that has been uploaded.
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| 51. |
What is the difference between Full Duplex
chips/tags and Half Duplex? |
|
Full duplex chips/tags simply reflect the signal
sent by the reader, while half duplex chips/tags actually capture
the power of the signal and use it to send a signal back to the
reader.
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