"The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has developed a software in association with Infosys referred to as Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH). The database is used to estimate the incidences of various diseases in animals in different parts of the country. This rich repository of information would also help policy makers in estimating economic losses due to a particular disease, undertaking risk analysis, developing disease control strategies. Through the INAPH system, the traceability of the animals registered is also assured from its birth to death. It is a valuable tool that enables veterinarians to record all interventions carried out on the animal through efficient and exhaustive drop-down menus, thus eliminating the need to maintain case sheets. The software has been in use in the field for the past three years and is useful in documenting the activities being carried out in animal health."