Avian Influenza Test Results for Wild Birds in Great Britain, 2011 Q4

The dataset lists wild birds identified and submitted for Avian Influenza testing in Great Britain during the fourth quarter of 2011. It was compiled by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) from both passive and active surveillance programs, including warden patrols and public reports of mass mortality incidents. Information likely includes bird identity, date, location, samples taken, and test results.

Use Cases

• Modeling spatiotemporal patterns of Avian Influenza based on reported location and date data.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of targeted surveillance programs based on the distinction between passive and active monitoring.
• Identifying high-risk species or locations for disease outbreaks based on test results and bird identity.
• Studying mass mortality incidents in wild bird populations based on the criteria of five or more birds at a location.

Strengths

• Data originates from a government agency (APHA), suggesting an official surveillance source.
• Includes results from both year-round and seasonally targeted surveillance programs, providing temporal context.
• Location data is provided, albeit at a 10km x 10km grid resolution.

Limitations

• Location data is not verified and may default to the testing laboratory's location if missing.
• Row count and dataset size 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

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

Time Range

2011, Quarter 4.

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).