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Asian Hornet

News story

Asian hornet identified in south Hampshire

Beekeepers asked to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet is spotted in Hampshire.

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Corporate report

Annual Science Review 2018

Review of APHA’s science highlights achieved throughout the year.

Horse in a field

Press release

Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Devon

Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has confirmed an outbreak of this equine disease in Devon

Shows

News story

APHA exhibition stands at industry shows in 2019

Come along to meet Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) representatives at some key livestock, agricultural, horticulture, bee and veterinary events throughout 2019.

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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.

African swine fever infographic

News story

African swine fever risk reminder

Pig keepers must not feed kitchen or catering waste to their pigs to help prevent the spread of African swine fever to the UK.

Latest from the Animal and Plant Health Agency

  1. African swine fever: how to spot and report the disease
    • Detailed guide
  2. Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes
    • Guidance
  3. West nile virus in owls in Germany and Southern Europe
    • Research

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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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Services

  1. Bringing food, animals or plants into the UK
  2. Animal health certificate: pet travel from non-EU countries
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Pet travel to Europe after Brexit
    • Detailed guide
  2. Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes
    • Guidance
See all guidance and regulation

News and communications

  1. Tighter restrictions on oak tree imports come into force
    • Press release
  2. Asian hornet: UK sightings
    • News story
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Research and statistics

  1. West nile virus in owls in Germany and Southern Europe
    • Research
  2. Bluetongue virus in Europe
    • Research
See all research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

  1. Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme 2 (BEVS 2)
    • Policy paper
  2. Foot and mouth disease: Exercise Blackthorn evaluation 2018
    • Policy paper
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Animal and Plant Health Agency annual report and accounts, 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
  2. Animal and Plant Health Agency: business impact target, 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
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Our management

Chris Hadkiss
Chris Hadkiss
Chief Executive
Ian Hewett
Director of Service Delivery
Kath Webster
Director of Scientific Services
Andrew Soldan
Veterinary Director
Dave Webster
Finance Director

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Animal and Plant Health Agency
Woodham Lane
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey, KT15 3NB
United Kingdom

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