Task Management
Creating Tasks
- Go to PiggyPro → Operations → Tasks
- Click Create
- Enter task details:
- Task Name - Descriptive title
- Category - Feeding, Health Check, Cleaning, Maintenance, etc.
- Priority - Low, Normal, High, Urgent
- Due Date - When task should be completed
- Assigned To - Team member responsible
- Related Pig/Batch - Optional link to specific pigs
- Description - Detailed instructions
- Save the task
Task Categories
Cleaning & Sanitation
Pen and facility cleaning
Feeding
Daily feeding, feed refill
Health & Vaccination
Health checks, vaccinations, follow-ups
Breeding
Pregnancy checks, farrowing prep, weaning
Weight & Slaughter
Weight checks, slaughter preparation
Maintenance
Equipment, pest control, security
Inventory
Stock checks, alerts, refills
Batch Management
Batch operations, quarantine
Other
Custom tasks
Completing Tasks
- Open the task from your task list
- Review task details and instructions
- Perform the required work
- Add completion notes or observations
- Mark task as Done
- Task moves to completed list with timestamp
Recurring Tasks & Schedules
Setting Up Recurring Tasks
Create tasks that repeat automatically:
- Create a new task
- Set Recurrence Type to one of:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Custom interval
- Set recurrence interval (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Optionally set end date for recurrence
- Save the task
🔄 Automatic Creation
New task instances are automatically created based on the recurrence schedule.
Task Templates
Create templates for common tasks:
- Go to PiggyPro → Configuration → Task Templates
- Click Create
- Define template with standard instructions
- Use template when creating new tasks
PiggyPro includes default templates for common farm activities.
Automated Task Generation
System-Generated Tasks
PiggyPro automatically creates tasks for important events:
Breeding-Related Tasks
- • Heat check reminders (21 days after mating)
- • Pregnancy check reminders
- • Move to farrowing pen (7 days before due date)
- • Farrowing preparation tasks
Health-Related Tasks
- • Scheduled vaccinations
- • Follow-up health checks
- • Medication administration reminders
Inventory Tasks
- • Low stock alerts
- • Feed refill reminders
- • Medication expiry warnings
Task Notifications
Stay informed about upcoming and overdue tasks:
- •Dashboard shows today's tasks and overdue items
- •Email notifications for high-priority tasks
- •Calendar integration for scheduling
- •Mobile-friendly task list for on-the-go access
Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance Schedules
Track equipment and facility maintenance:
- Go to PiggyPro → Operations → Maintenance Schedules
- Click Create
- Enter equipment details:
- Equipment name and type
- Location
- Maintenance frequency
- Last maintenance date
- Maintenance instructions
- System automatically creates maintenance tasks
Common Equipment to Track:
- • Feeders and waterers
- • Ventilation systems
- • Heating/cooling equipment
- • Waste management systems
- • Gates and fencing
- • Scales and weighing equipment
Farm Calendar
Unified Farm Calendar
All farm events in one view
Access from PiggyPro → Farm Calendar menu:
Event Types
The calendar aggregates events from all farm activities:
Priority Indicators
Events are color-coded by priority and urgency:
- 🚨Red - Urgent or overdue events
- ⚠️Orange - High priority events
- 💉Yellow - Vaccinations
- 🐷Pink - Imminent births (within 3 days)
Best Practices
- ✓Review task list daily, preferably at the start of each day
- ✓Set realistic due dates and priorities
- ✓Use recurring tasks for routine activities
- ✓Add detailed notes when completing tasks for future reference
- ✓Assign tasks to specific team members for accountability
- ✓Use task templates to maintain consistency
- ✓Schedule preventive maintenance to avoid equipment failures
- ✓Review completed tasks weekly to identify process improvements