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Cambridge, Liverpool and Nottingham Universities join APHA’s scanning surveillance network for livestock disease in England and Wales

Cambridge, Liverpool and Nottingham Universities join APHA’s scanning surveillance network for livestock disease in England and Wales

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Expanding the expertise of, and contributors to, disease surveillance and bringing livestock premises in the areas they cover closer to a post-mortem ...

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Clinical Research Organisation identified to lead bovine TB cattle vaccination field trials

Clinical Research Organisation identified to lead bovine TB cattle vaccination field trials

Monday, 21 December 2020

Eville & Jones has been awarded the contract to lead the field trials ...

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APHA launches first plant health apprenticeship scheme

APHA launches first plant health apprenticeship scheme

Monday, 28 September 2020

This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in plant health...

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The way you apply for an export health certificate is changing – register now

The way you apply for an export health certificate is changing – register now

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

Exporters of animal and animal products will need to apply for existing export health certificates through a new digital service....

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APHA launches recruitment campaign for plant health inspectors

APHA launches recruitment campaign for plant health inspectors

Wednesday, 05 August 2020

APHA is recruiting over 100 new posts in its Plant Health and Seed Inspectorate ...

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COVID 19: sample submission guidance for VICs and PME centres   update

COVID 19: sample submission guidance for VICs and PME centres update

Monday, 06 July 2020

APHA continues to provide post-mortem and diagnostic testing support for livestock veterinarians but some restrictions are still in place due to COVID...

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The Animal and Plant Health Agency receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world leading Weybridge Laboratory

The Animal and Plant Health Agency receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world leading Weybridge Laboratory

Monday, 16 March 2020

World-leading scientific and veterinary capability will be strengthened...

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Regulations on the import of forestry machinery

Regulations on the import of forestry machinery

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

From 1 September 2019, machinery or vehicles that have been used for agricultural or forestry purposes will be subject to plant health regulations whe...

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APHA exhibition stands at industry shows in 2019

APHA exhibition stands at industry shows in 2019

Friday, 03 May 2019

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

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Public urged not to bring plant pests and disease into the UK

Public urged not to bring plant pests and disease into the UK

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Plants, seeds, flowers, fruit or vegetables can carry pests and diseases that would destroy UK plants, trees and crops....

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African swine fever risk reminder

African swine fever risk reminder

Friday, 05 October 2018

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

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New Animal and Plant Health Agency Veterinary Director appointed

New Animal and Plant Health Agency Veterinary Director appointed

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Andrew Soldan is appointed Veterinary Director at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)....

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New Chair appointed to Animal and Plant Health Agency Board

New Chair appointed to Animal and Plant Health Agency Board

Thursday, 10 May 2018

The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of a new Chair for the Animal and Plant Health Agency Board....

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Pig keepers warned not to feed kitchen scraps to pigs due to African swine fever risk

Pig keepers warned not to feed kitchen scraps to pigs due to African swine fever risk

Monday, 18 December 2017

Pig keepers are being reminded not to feed kitchen scraps to their animals to prevent outbreaks of animal disease. ...

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APHA awarded funding for brucellosis vaccine development

APHA awarded funding for brucellosis vaccine development

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has received funding from a global brucellosis vaccine prize competition....

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Celebrating 100 years of scientific expertise: APHA’s Weybridge laboratory reaches its centenary

Celebrating 100 years of scientific expertise: APHA’s Weybridge laboratory reaches its centenary

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

The Animal and Plant Health Agency’s central laboratory and headquarters near Weybridge, Surrey is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

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Farmers and vets gain easy access to cattle disease information

Farmers and vets gain easy access to cattle disease information

Monday, 31 July 2017

APHA launches new cattle disease surveillance dashboard showing diseases in cattle across Great Britain....

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Farmers and vets gain easy access to sheep disease information

Farmers and vets gain easy access to sheep disease information

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

APHA launches new sheep disease surveillance dashboard to make it easier for farmers and vets to view sheep disease data in Great Britain....

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New Government Veterinary Services blog launched

New Government Veterinary Services blog launched

Monday, 27 March 2017

Nigel Gibbens, UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has launched a blog for government vets....

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APHA warns not to feed kitchen scraps to farm animals because of disease risk

APHA warns not to feed kitchen scraps to farm animals because of disease risk

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Feeding kitchen scraps to farm animals could spread disease. ...

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UK animal transporters: reminder to renew your type 1 authorisations

UK animal transporters: reminder to renew your type 1 authorisations

Wednesday, 14 December 2016

The process for renewal of type 1 transporter authorisations has changed. ...

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APHA vet wins pig industry award

APHA vet wins pig industry award

Monday, 07 November 2016

Dr Susanna Williamson, an Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) vet, has won the 2016 David Black Award which is awarded by AHDB Pork. ...

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Online testing service will help vets and APHA tackle animal disease

Online testing service will help vets and APHA tackle animal disease

Friday, 15 July 2016

Vets can now submit animal sample data and request laboratory tests online from wherever they are in the field....

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APHA exhibition stands at industry shows in 2016

APHA exhibition stands at industry shows in 2016

Thursday, 12 May 2016

APHA representatives will be at many livestock and horticulture industry shows in 2016....

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Tenders invited for the supply of animal health and technical support services

Tenders invited for the supply of animal health and technical support services

Thursday, 12 May 2016

On 11 May APHA and Defra issued an Official Journal of the European Union notice inviting tenders for a range of animal health and technical support s...

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APHA offers private blood testing to help diagnose TB in cattle

APHA offers private blood testing to help diagnose TB in cattle

Wednesday, 06 April 2016

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is offering private interferon gamma blood tests to diagnose TB under certain conditions....

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London egg packer and wholesaler found guilty of egg marketing fraud

London egg packer and wholesaler found guilty of egg marketing fraud

Thursday, 11 February 2016

A London egg packer and wholesaler has been fined for extending ‘best before’ dates on eggs and breaching compliance notices issued by APHA egg market...

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Scientists awarded Ebola medal for service in West Africa

Scientists awarded Ebola medal for service in West Africa

Thursday, 21 January 2016

A group of volunteers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency have been awarded the Ebola medal for their work in Sierra Leone....

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APHA signs Concordat on Openness on Animal Research

APHA signs Concordat on Openness on Animal Research

Thursday, 07 January 2016

APHA joins over 90 organisations by signing the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research. ...

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Porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) becomes notifiable disease in England

Porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) becomes notifiable disease in England

Friday, 18 December 2015

From Friday 18 December, it is a legal requirement to notify APHA of suspect and confirmed cases of PED in pigs in England....

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