Green light for cattle bovine TB vaccine field trials
In the first of a series of blogs, read about our Cattle Vaccine Project: APHA’s invaluable addition to the toolbox to eradicate bovine TB in the UK.
Tackling antibiotic resistance – testing shows signs of progress
The last few decades have seen a rise in the detection of difficult to treat infections in humans, as some pathogens are resistant to multiple antibiotics. This includes serious disease caused by E. coli. Read on to learn about progress being made in tackling the threat of antibiotic resistance from Dr Sarah Evans, Lead Scientist for Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety.
One Health: Virology in action
The coronavirus pandemic has only highlighted the importance of having scientific experts who can quickly provide advice and evidence for new strains of animal viruses that can transfer into humans and cause severe disease due to the lack of protective immunity against the pathogen. In this blog, marking World Zoonoses Day, we hear from Dr Sharon Brookes, Lead Scientist for the Animal and Zoonotic Viral Diseases Portfolio (AZVDP) as she describes the important range of work her portfolio undertakes.
We are recruiting: Veterinary Pathologist / Veterinary Research Pathologist
Put your veterinary skills and pathology experience to work in an interesting and influential role. You will be underpinning the crucial work of a dedicated agency that is tackling disease and ensuring the health of animals throughout the UK.
Our scientists help with COVID-19 testing at the UK Biocentre in Milton Keynes
In this blog Lucia Biffar, Scientific Project Manager for the Animal and Plant Health Agency, talks about her experiences volunteering with a group of APHA scientists to work at the one of the national Coronavirus testing centres.
Controlling food borne zoonoses and antibiotic resistance to protect health
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Antimicrobial Resistance, Bacterial diseases, One Health
Over the past few months, world interest has directed towards the discovery of a novel (new) Coronavirus, coming from an animal source and escalating quickly into the human population, highlighting the importance of a One Health approach to prevent and eradicate zoonotic outbreaks. But these global, high profile cases should not overshadow endemic issues such as food-borne bacteria.
Engagement in action: Flying the flag for women in farming
Veterinary Investigation Officer, Harriet McFadzean, discusses a recent visit to Starcross Veterinary Investigation Centre made by the Exmoor Women in Farming group.
Happy 4th birthday APHA Science Blog!
Today marks the 4th birthday of the APHA Science Blog! Join us as we revisit our top 10 blogs published in the past year.
We are recruiting veterinary pathologists
Put your veterinary skills and pathology experience to work in an interesting and influential role. You will be underpinning the crucial work of a dedicated agency that is tackling disease and ensuring the health of animals throughout the UK.
Government budget announces investment in APHA’s science
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APHA news, Science Capability in Animal Health Programme
The government recently confirmed investment of £1.4bn over the next 10 years to redevelop the specialist research and laboratory facilities at our Weybridge site. Find out how this money will be used and what this means for APHA.
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