This World Zoonoses Day, read more about how the increasing threat of vector-borne diseases presents new challenges to protecting our biosecurity.
Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her work in this important area.
Read more about how the APHA Weybridge science campus transformation project will enhance biodiversity at the site and surrounding landscape.
Learn more, this World Bee Day, about APHA’s work with authorities in Ghana to improve knowledge about honeybee health and husbandry.
Bluetongue is an exotic notifiable disease in Great Britain, spread primarily by midges, which can threaten animal welfare and trade. Learn how APHA plays a part in controlling this disease.
For the first time in the UK since 1977, Colorado beetle was confirmed in a potato crop in Kent in July last year. If not eradicated, Colorado beetle pose a major threat to potato crops. Discover what APHA are doing in response and how you can help.
This week we are celebrating British Science Week, where all over the country, schools are finding new and innovative ways to ignite curiosity and passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Find out about what APHA’s STEM ambassadors have been doing recently to bring our biological science to life for students.
Cryptosporidium is an important gastrointestinal disease which can affect and cause significant illness in both humans and animals. APHA’s Meg Rawlins gives a glimpse into APHA’s work in this area and how we operationalise a One Health approach during outbreaks.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science continues to raise awareness of the significant gender gap at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Read more from APHA's Dr Flavie Vial as she explains why gender matters in the animal health workforce in this interesting blog.
We regularly receive requests to visit the APHA’s science headquarters at Weybridge however, organising visits is a little like preparing a gourmet meal, bringing all the best ingredients together to fulfil visitor’s appetites! Sarah Stewart, Stakeholder and Events Manager reveals more.
APHA hosted visitors from the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS) of the Philippines in the summer this year, visiting the UK FAO Reference Centre for AMR. Read more about their experiences in this guest blog.
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