title: Steps in the implementation of a micro-computer approach to the management of animal disease information.
abstract: The stages in the design, procurement and implementation of a micro-computer-based animal health information system are described. The scenario presented is that of a national Director of Veterinary Services taking his first steps in the computerisation of an epidemiology unit, but sub-national and international issues are also discussed. The administrative and management aspects are considered and the need to incorporate computers into a carefully designed and appropriate information system is emphasised. The principles of the specification of initial systems and their subsequent development are described; suggestions are made for the procurement and continuing support of both hardware and software.
authors.affiliation: PAN Livestock Services Limited, Department of Agriculture, Earley Gate, Reading, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McLeod
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tyler
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000818:Animals; D007256:Information Systems; D008838:Microcomputers; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*