GOV.UK
Science blog: Celebrating the communication of science
Read the latest science blog - Jane Goodger talks about how we communicate our science and highlights some noteworthy achievements in recent months.
Animal &
Plant Health
Agency
Avian Influenza: UK now disease-free but Chief Vet urges vigilance
The UK now meets international requirements to declare freedom from Avian Influenza, as the chief vet urges continued vigilance.
Badger vaccination scheme relaunched in fight against bovine TB
New measures announced to help tackle bTB in England
Science blog: Tackling a ‘pig of a problem’
Francesca Martelli highlights the success of a recent workshop focussing on Salmonella in pigs, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and abattoir hygiene.
Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses under new animal welfare plans
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a series of measures to further strengthen animal welfare standards in England.
Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
An overview of the avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak in the UK in winter 2016 to 2017.
Latest
-
Exotic and farmed species: disease surveillance reports, 2017
- updated
- Research and analysis
-
Rabies quarantine: authorised premises and carriers
- updated
- Guidance
-
Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes
- updated
- Guidance
What we do
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.
Our policies
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
Our publications
Our statistics
-
Data and methodology
- Official Statistics
-
Latest national statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain - quarterly
- National Statistics
Our management
-
Chris Hadkiss
Chief Executive
-
Ian Hewett
Director of Service Delivery
-
Kath Webster
Director of Scientific Services
-
Simon Hall
Veterinary Director
-
Dave Webster
Finance Director
Contact APHA
Contact details for APHA Offices
Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gov...
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question
- Make a new request by contacting us at:
Corporate information
Jobs and contracts
Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on Social media use. Find out About our services.