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Blog post
One Health is integral to APHA science
It is the third anniversary of International One Health day today (3 November). To mark this worldwide celebration I would like to tell you about the important work that APHA scientists are doing in One Health on a national and international scale.

Blog post
Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss – ‘Out of Office’ message 2019 (Part 1)!
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, reflects on an exciting year so far. Look out for part 2 coming soon!

Blog post
A coordinated response to the oak processionary moth outbreak
In this blog we learn how the Forestry Commission deal with the oak processionary moth outbreak

Press release
Bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat.

Press release
New UK border campaign warns of threat of African swine fever
Defra announces new poster campaign warning holidaymakers of the risks around bringing contaminated pork products into the UK.

News story
Public urged not to bring plant pests and disease into the UK
Plants, seeds, flowers, fruit or vegetables can carry pests and diseases that would destroy UK plants, trees and crops.
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What the Animal and Plant Health Agency does
We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the Welsh Government and The Scottish Government.
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- Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England
- Microchipping cats in England: call for evidence
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- FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: October 2018
- FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: September 2018
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