Save the Scimitar Oryx

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Let's be honest, we all want to do great things. What is better than being part of a group that is helping to bring a species that is extinct in the wild back? There are captive populations of the oryx on ranches in Texas that researchers need some help with. They need a centralized database to keep track of the oryx, things like numbers, breeding history (can't let them get inbred), and so on. Once a stable gene pool and other information can be established, researchers are hoping to re-introduce them into the wild!

MVP

• Profiles
• Basic Search
• Basic Matching
• Full Registry Fields Listing

Preliminary Draft Requirements

Overview

• Expansion of the Source Population Alliance (scimitar-horned oryx population et al) landowner network-
  • Similar structure to animal registry sites like http://www.angus.org/, https://aqha.com/services
• Integrate with the data collection portal developed for Loggerhead Shrike
  • Standardized data format between projects
• Ideally this registry data/animal profiles would be able to interact with each other similar to a dating site using genomics data if available (i.e. this animal or herd and this animal or herd are a - % match) and can send an automatic email when a participant is interested in a trade
  • Use provided genetics data to determine match %
• Search functionality
  • Simple search based on attribute filters (see below)
• Ability to download data into excel spreadsheet

Create a page with privacy settings

• Hide sensitive info from public access
• Looking to be contacted vs. not looking (opt-in)

Institutional/ ranch or individual profile

• Species types
• Number of animals in herds
• Broken down by demographics
• Member status
• Location and contact information

Animal registration

• Photos
• Description
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Reproductive Status
• Interests
  • Sell
  • Trade
  • Sell or Trade in X years
  • Looking for mate
  • Keep
• Breeding reports and certificate release?
• Genetics/genomics testing
• Photographs of space/ facilities

Space/ facilities registration

• Description
  • Size
  • Characteristics
• Interests
  • Seeking retirement animals (in search of)

Stretch Goals

• Option for Full Circle Enroll? https://www.aqha.com/membership/resources/advocacy/full-circle/
  • Receive notification of closed ranches to previous owner
• Data visualization dashboard?

Design

• Some branding guidelines around logo, etc.

Populate Sample Data (number can be changed)

$ rake create_sample_data:sample_facilities[10] $ rake create_sample_data:sample_animals[100]