Is a newly discovered virus contributing to the decline of our wild hedgehogs?

Could a newly discovered virus be the reason European hedgehogs, once a common sight in our hedgerows, have declined in numbers in the UK?
Could a newly discovered virus be the reason European hedgehogs, once a common sight in our hedgerows, have declined in numbers in the UK?
Dr. Luis M. Hernández-Triana, Biodiversity Research Team Lead and APHA Vector-Borne Diseases Discipline Lead, tells us more about APHA’s growing work in vector borne diseases (VBDs).
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.
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.
When clinical symptoms appear, rabies is nearly 100% fatal. To reduce this, the UK government has contributed 15,000 doses of rabies vaccine, along with laboratory equipment and supplies, to the Ghanaian Ministry of Food and Agriculture through its ODA-funded Animal Health System Strengthening project, part of UKAid.
Ever wondered what APHA staff get involved with abroad? Learn more about a recent journey taken by APHA scientists to Ghana, where they worked to enhance laboratory skills in diagnosing Avian influenza and Newcastle disease throughout West Africa.
Embarking on an extraordinary mission, APHA virologist, Dr. Marco Falchieri, set out to South Georgia. His goal? To investigate the presence of High Pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza virus. The backdrop: mass deaths of avian and seal species. Join us as we delve into his captivating journey and findings.
This World Zoonoses Day, read more about how the increasing threat of vector-borne diseases presents new challenges to protecting our biosecurity.
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.
Rabies is a devastating disease that affects mammals, including humans, and remains an endemic disease in many countries globally. In this blog, we hear from APHA’s Mr. Leigh Thorne from the National Rabies Laboratory, on World Rabies Day 2023.
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