Diagnostic excellence in action: APHA’s response to high pathogenicity avian influenza threats in cattle

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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.

Joining forces for a safer future: Qatar University, and APHA's research on food-borne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

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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.

What happened at a canal in Uxbridge?

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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.