FS25 Realistic Livestock RM V1.2

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
– Simple support for butchers using Extended Production Point (EPP) mod
– Multiplayer support
Supported Maps & Packs
Maps: Hof Bergmann ducks, geese, cats, rabbits, alpacas, quail with full breeding support
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
Limitations
– Multiplayer: Dewars (AI semen canisters) cannot be physically picked up by clients. Works in singleplayer.
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.
V1.2.0.0
– Rewrote semen dewar as a vehicle/pallet – fixes game freeze when looking at dewar, multiplayer pickup failures, and invisible dewars after mid-game purchase
– Dewar state (straws, bull genetics) now persists through save/load and object storage cycles
– Fixed crash in third-party mods that inspect stored pallets (e.g. Time Saving Stock Check) when a semen dewar is placed in object storage
– Fixed multiplayer desync: mark, castrate, monitor toggle, rename, and disease treatment changes from a client now sync to all other connected players
– Fixed all pre-existing animals getting the same identity (e.g. “UK 1 1”) when installing RL on an existing save for the first time – also self-heals saves already affected
– Added Czech translation update (community contribution by Kynuska)
– Added Hungarian translation (community contribution by Toamsz93)
– Added missing translation keys across all 16 languages
– Fixed fillType errors in log when third-party selling station mods reference the ANIMAL category
New RL Menu (preview – work in progress):
– Added new RL Menu (assign key in Settings -> Controls): a standalone tabbed menu. The legacy animal screen (R key) still works unchanged
– Messages tab: chronological message feed with single and bulk delete
– Info tab: husbandry selector, animal list with detail pane (pedigree, genetics, diseases, inputs/outputs), and action buttons (Mark, Monitor, Rename, Diseases, Inseminate, Castrate)
– Move tab: move animals between husbandries or to butchers with single-move and bulk-move using checkbox multi-select
– Status icons on animal list cards showing pregnancy, recovering, infertile/castrated, lactating, producing wool, and laying eggs at a glance

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for sharing the detailed information about the Realistic Livestock RM V1.2 mod for FS25. It's great to see the effort put into enhancing the livestock experience in the game with features like individual animal tracking, genetics system, breeding mechanics, disease simulation, and more.

The list of features such as individual animal tracking with unique identity, genetic inheritance, breeding mechanics, disease management, and production traits adds a realistic and immersive layer to the gameplay. It's impressive to see the level of detail and complexity brought into managing livestock in the game.

The addition of support for different animal breeds, such as Highland cattle bulls and additional cattle breeds through the Cow Breeds Pack, further enriches the gameplay experience by offering a variety of choices for players.

It's also worth mentioning the improvements and fixes introduced in the latest version, V1.2.0.0, such as rewriting the semen dewar as a vehicle/pallet, multiplayer sync enhancements, bug fixes, and language translations. These updates show a commitment to keeping the mod up-to-date and addressing community feedback.

The new RL Menu seems like a promising addition, offering a more organized and user-friendly interface for managing animals, with tabs for messages, information, and moving animals between husbandries or to butchers. The status icons on animal list cards provide quick visual cues about the animals' status, making it easier for players to monitor their livestock efficiently.

Overall, the Realistic Livestock RM V1.2 mod seems to be a comprehensive and well-developed addition to FS25, offering a deeper and more engaging livestock management experience for players. It's great to see the mod community continuing the development and maintenance of Arrow-kb's original Realistic Livestock mod to provide an enhanced gameplay experience for FS25 players.