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Animal and Plant Health Agency
Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.
About Animal and Plant Health Agency
Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. Why we do it: Informed policy making in UK and EU Enhanced food security Improved agricultural economy Healthier people, plants animals and environment Rapid control of pest and disease outbreaks Reduced risk from new and emerging threats What we do: Engagement with farmers, industry groups and the public Applied expert advice to decision makers Threat surveillance Risk assessment and mitigation Reference laboratories for animal health Influencing international policy development Expert research: playing a part in the wider scientific community Inspection, certification and enforcement High quality laboratory services Rapid emergency response Interface between industry and government The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was created on 1 October 2014. Around 2,450 staff work for APHA based at sites across Great Britain. The agency was formed from four functions of the Food and Environment Research Agency (the Bee Inspectorate, the Plants Health and Seeds Inspectorate, the Plant Variety and Seeds Group and the GM Inspectorate) joining with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.
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Research & Knowledge
Animal and Plant Health Agency published a new dynamic heat map layer showing suspected and confirmed cases of bluetongue this season to help keepers monitor the disease.
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Presence & Recognition
Animal and Plant Health Agency reported 942 confirmed bluetongue cases since 1 July 2026, with 811 in England, 110 in Wales, and 21 in Scotland.
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Presence & Recognition
Animal and Plant Health Agency reported that Dyma Wythnos y Gacynen went to the feno
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Research & Knowledge
Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Bee Unit is reporting early sightings of yellow-legged hornets to stop their spread.
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Products & Services
Animal and Plant Health Agency is developing a new data platform to help make TB investigations more efficient and strengthen disease control across Great Britain.
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Presence & Recognition
Animal and Plant Health Agency released a new podcast series titled Behind the Biosecurity Line exploring how the agency protects animal and plant health, strengthens biosecurity, and tackles challenges facing the UK.
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Presence & Recognition
Animal and Plant Health Agency reported 825 confirmed bluetongue cases since 1 July 2026, with 720 in England, 85 in Wales, and 20 in Scotland.
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