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  • Notification of changes to Bovine Animal details

    Topics:
    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Identification, registration and movement

    Registered Establishment Operators (keepers) can apply to have animal details revised by application to DAERA.

    This can be done:

    1. through NIFAIS Online (NOL) if you have an account.
    2. Using link below to obtain an A1 form                                                                                    A1 Application for Change of Animals Details on NIFAIS and sending completed form to your local DAERA Direct Office (DDO).
    3. By requesting an A1 form from your local DDO and returning completed form.

    If the changes are significant this may result in a IDQ or other status being applied.

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