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?
Viral diseases
How can microscopy enhance understanding of vector borne diseases?
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).
Disease emergency response in action
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.
Diagnostic excellence in action: APHA’s response to high pathogenicity avian influenza threats in cattle
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Ash Banyard, Scott Reid, Jayne Cooper and Caroline Warren, Posted on:
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Viral diseases
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.
Rabies in Ghana: The silent bites
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Victus Sabutey (FCDO) and Christopher Finnegan, Posted on:
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International, Viral diseases
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.
The power of collaboration: advancing avian disease diagnosis in Ghana
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.
APHA at the forefront of bird flu detection in the sub-Antarctic
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.
World Zoonoses Day: Tackling the challenge of vector-borne diseases
This World Zoonoses Day, read more about how the increasing threat of vector-borne diseases presents new challenges to protecting our biosecurity.
The importance of Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) surveillance in controlling bluetongue
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Christina Papadopoulou, Rowena Hansen, Pilar Romero, Alex Mastin, Sonny Bacigalupo, Richard Hepple, Will Thurston (MetOffice), Sarah Millington (MetOffice), Carrie Batten (The Pirbright Institute), Daniel Jeronimo, Sascha van Helvoort, Rudolf Reichel and Kerry Blamire, Posted on:
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Surveillance, Viral diseases
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.
Taking the bite out of rabies
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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