FS25 Realistic Livestock RM V1.2.6

Replaces FS25’s simple animal clusters with individually tracked animals – each with unique genetics, breeding, diseases, and production traits. A maintained version of Arrow-kb’s Realistic Livestock mod.
Every animal is tracked separately with its own identity, genetic makeup, health status, and production output. Genetics are inherited through breeding, diseases can spread and require treatment, and production is driven by each animal’s individual traits.
This is a maintained version of the original Realistic Livestock mod by Arrow-kb, who has discontinued development. The goal is to keep the mod working, fix bugs, and make improvements where needed.
Features
– Individual animal tracking with unique identity
– Genetics system with heritable traits that affect production output
– Genetics display in animal names with configurable detail level (average score or full trait breakdown)
– Breeding and reproduction with pregnancy mechanics and genetic inheritance
– AI insemination system with semen dewars
– Disease simulation with infection, treatment, and immunity
– Animal monitoring to track individual animals over time
– Weight system tied to genetics and feeding
– Animal marking and castration
– Move tab for transferring animals between husbandries
– Daily summary mode for message log
– In-game help pages
– Highland cattle bull support
– Animal pack system: third-party mods can add new breeds or adjust animal balance
– Map support: Hof Bergmann (ducks, geese, cats, rabbits, alpacas, quail) with automatic version-aware compatibility
– Map support: Witcombe (UK breeds – Jersey, Gloucestershire Old Spot, Texel, Suffolk, Blue Faced Leicester, plus Hereford heritage profile) with automatic version-aware compatibility
– Map support: Le Mechet (French breeds – Charolaise, Montbeliarde, Simmental, Vosgienne) with automatic version-aware compatibility
– Simple support for butchers using Extended Production Point (EPP) mod
– Mod compatibility checks at startup: hard-block dialog for incompatible mods, plus a dismissible warning tier for mods known to degrade gameplay
– Multiplayer support
Supported Maps & Packs
Maps:
– Hof Bergmann ducks, geese, cats, rabbits, alpacas, quail with full breeding support
– Witcombe UK breeds (Jersey, Gloucestershire Old Spot, Texel, Suffolk, Blue Faced Leicester) with full breeding support; Hereford heritage profile
– Le Mechet – French breeds (Charolaise, Montbeliarde, Simmental, Vosgienne) with full breeding support (NOT compatible with Cow Breeds Pack unless you use the latest development version – both replace the cow husbandry config)
Animal Packs:
Cow Breeds Pack for RLRM by ConGan98 – additional cattle breeds
Notes
Based on Arrow-kb’s Realistic Livestock mod (v1.2.0.5), released under GPL-3 license
Savegame data from Arrow-kb’s original version is automatically migrated on first load
Font Library mod is no longer required
Incompatible with FS25_EnhancedLivestock, FS25_MoreVisualAnimals, and FS25_EnhancedAnimalSystem
Installation
Place FS25_RealisticLivestockRM.zip in your mods folder.
Migrating from Arrow-kb’s version: Remove FS25_RealisticLivestock.zip and FS25_FontLibrary.zip. Back up your savegame first, then load it – data migrates automatically.
V1.2.6.0
– Herdsman automation tasks (preview): a new Herdsman tab where you build tasks that sell, buy, castrate, name, AI-inseminate, or move filter-matched animals across your pens automatically each day – fully multiplayer-synced.
– Trailer transfers in the RL Menu: load and unload livestock trailers from the menu – move animals at a pen, buy/sell straight into a held trailer at the dealer, or load loose horses out in the world.
– More accurate breeding: pregnancies now track each animal’s gestation period and young animals grow over their proper age range, especially at higher days-per-period settings.
– Goats fixed in the genetics overview: they now correctly show milk production instead of wool, across the menu, info dialog, and on-foot look-at panel.
– Multiplayer fix: RL Menu settings now sync to the server and persist across save/reload, instead of being silently lost on dedicated servers.

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for the detailed update on the Realistic Livestock RM V1.2.6 mod for FS25. It's great to see the dedication to maintaining and improving upon the original Realistic Livestock mod by Arrow-kb.

The individual animal tracking with unique genetics, breeding, diseases, and production traits brings a whole new level of depth to managing livestock in FS25. The genetics system with heritable traits affecting production output adds a realistic touch to the gameplay.

Features like breeding and reproduction with pregnancy mechanics and genetic inheritance, AI insemination system with semen dewars, disease simulation with infection, treatment, and immunity, as well as animal monitoring and weight system tied to genetics and feeding, provide a comprehensive livestock management experience.

The addition of Herdsman automation tasks and trailer transfers in the RL menu streamlines the management process, allowing for more efficient handling of livestock tasks. The more accurate breeding mechanics and the fix for goats in the genetics overview enhance the overall gameplay experience.

It's good to know that the mod offers multiplayer support and is compatible with various maps and animal packs, providing players with a wide range of options for customization and gameplay variation. The mod's adherence to the GPL-3 license and the automatic migration of savegame data from the original version ensure a smooth transition for existing players.

Overall, the updates and enhancements in V1.2.6.0 seem to enrich the gameplay experience and offer a more immersive livestock management simulation. Players will undoubtedly appreciate the attention to detail and the continuous efforts to improve and maintain the mod.