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Science blog: The power and intrigue of maths
April is Mathematics & Statistics Awareness month! Charlotte Cook and Flavie Vial share one of the ways maths is used within APHA to inform decision-making.
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Asian hornet identified in Lancashire
An Asian hornet has been found in Lancashire and surveillance activity is underway.
Government Vets blog: Association of Government Vets (AGV) wellbeing survey launched!
Rebeca Garcia, President of AGV, talks about why all government vets, including OVs, should complete the Government Veterinarian’s Wellbeing Survey.
Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
New livestock service champions farm to fork traceability
Defra champions farm to fork traceability through new Livestock Information Service
Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2017 to 2018
The latest updates on avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2017 to 2018.
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TB restricted cattle: application to hold a market, gathering or dedicated sale
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Approved dedicated sale for TB restricted cattle
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- Guidance
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Holding a slaughter gathering for the sale of TB restricted cattle
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- Guidance
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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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Charges for statutory services provided by APHA: proposed changes
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Statutory plant health services: changing fees in England and Wales (2017)
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Latest national statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain - quarterly
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Chris Hadkiss
Chief Executive
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Ian Hewett
Director of Service Delivery
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Kath Webster
Director of Scientific Services
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Dave Webster
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Simon Hall
Director for EU Exit and Trade
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