Avian Influenza Testing in Wild Birds in Great Britain, 2011 Q3

Wild bird surveillance data from Great Britain for the third quarter of 2011, collected by the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The dataset lists birds identified and submitted for Avian Influenza testing under both passive and targeted surveillance programs, including mass mortality incidents. It contains information on bird identity, date, location, samples taken, and test results.

Use Cases

• Track spatiotemporal patterns of Avian Influenza based on reported location and date.
• Analyze surveillance effectiveness by comparing results from passive and targeted programs mentioned in the description.
• Identify species involved in mass mortality incidents based on the bird identity field.
• Associate laboratory test outcomes with specific sampling events described in the data.

Strengths

• Data originates from a government agency (APHA), suggesting an official source.
• Includes both passive and active surveillance methods, providing multiple data collection perspectives.
• Covers a specific temporal period (2011 Quarter 3), allowing for focused seasonal analysis.

Limitations

• Location data is provided as a 10km grid square and may be unverified or substituted with lab location.
• Row count and dataset scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), United Kingdom.

Collection Method

Combined passive and active (targeted) surveillance programs, including warden patrols and public reports.

Time Range

2011, Quarter 3.

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).