Aled Edwards, Head of England Field Delivery for the agency reveals how rapid response by several teams working closely together is helping to keep us safe from animal diseases such as foot and mouth, every day of the year.
This World TB Day, APHA disease scientist Siân Powell describes a long-standing project at Woodchester Park to better understand TB disease spread in badger populations and advancements in our diagnostic capabilities.
It was not until her last year at university that APHA Scientist Dr Samantha Henry realized her true passion for veterinary research, a journey that began in Jamaica and led her to the UK. This British Science Week, let us dive deeper into her inspiring story in this engaging three-minute blog.
Dr Jess Parry, our Epidemiology Workgroup Leader, reflects on her path from a curious young girl, passionate about biology to her current role as a scientist and leader at APHA.
An increase in online plant sales has brought an increased threat of plant pests and diseases. Dan Munro, Senior Technical Manager for Plant Passporting at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), explains what APHA, as part of the United Kingdom (UK) Plant Health Service, is doing to reduce these risks.
In August 2024, our National Bee Unit invited participants from Ghana for a week-long intensive training on honeybee health, husbandry and honey production in the UK.
In response to a bird flu infection in cattle in the United States, APHA was assigned to provide expert advice and conduct urgent diagnostic investigations to evaluate the potential threat to UK cattle populations.
APHA's collaboration with Qatar University aims to share expertise, support research to control the spread of AMR in food-borne pathogens and promote best practices to minimize consumer risks.
Read how APHA has been actively supporting many Low-and Middle-Income Countries through training via its FAO Reference Centre for AMR.
This World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, find out more about how APHA plays a key role in protecting animals and people from this global risk.
With deaths of wild swans increasing over part of the Grand Union canal in Uxbridge with no obvious cause, thoughts turned to a disease that is notoriously difficult to identify. Read more about how our Veterinary Investigation Officers uncovered the cause of these mysterious deaths.
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