NIFAIS will replace the current legacy, Animal and Public Health Information System (APHIS). NIFAIS will continue to underpin the core work in DAERA’s Veterinary Service Animal Health Group and supports Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.
An overview of NIFAIS
This video will explain the why, what and how of NIFAIS.
About NIFAIS
The development and delivery of NIFAIS, has been successfully delivered for Stage 1 covering Bovine functionality. Stage 2, which covers all other species Pigs, Sheep, Goats and Poultry is planned for implementation in 2025.
- Stage 1 was successfully delivered on 4th September 2023
This included Keeper Registration & Tag Suppliers (already live), Bovine Disease Tracing, Import and Export, Valuations, AFIB Milk functionality, IRM, Cattle Identity Inspections, Residues, VPHP & Farm Quality Assurance. - Stage 2 is anticipated for go live in October 2025
Stage 2 covers other species and includes IRM, Tracing, Disease Control, VPHP, Welfare and Enforcement, Sample Plans, Residues, AFIB and Cross Compliance.
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Stage 2
Functionality for all work areas in Stage 2 continues to be developed and tested.
Some of the additional benefits will include:-
- the integration with GIS, which will allow better management of disease information;
- compatibility with mobile working, smartphones and laptops
- the sending and retrieving of documents from Content Manager; and
- internal users will not need a separate password, as user access will be controlled by specific permissions allocated by the NIFAIS Support Unit.
Staff Training
Given that most internal and external end users are now familiar with the look and feel of the NIFAIS interfaces, Stage 2 training will be delivered on-line. Where specific one-to-one training is required, this can be accommodated.
Requests for information
Please forward any comments or suggestions on what other NIFAIS news you want to learn about to NIFAISComms@daera-ni.gov.uk.