Avian Influenza Test Results for Wild Birds in Great Britain, 2015 Q1

A list of wild birds identified and submitted for Avian Influenza testing in Great Britain under passive and active surveillance programs in the first quarter of 2015. The data is provided by the Animal and Plant Health Agency and includes bird identity, date, location, samples taken, and test results. Location data represents a 10km x 10km square where the bird was found, or the testing laboratory if location is unavailable.

Use Cases

• Mapping potential outbreak clusters based on location and test result data mentioned in the description
• Analyzing seasonal patterns of avian influenza in wild birds based on the date information
• Identifying species susceptibility based on the identity of the bird and its test result
• Studying surveillance program effectiveness by comparing passive and active submission data

Strengths

• Data originates from the official Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) surveillance program
• Includes both passive and active surveillance methods, providing a dual-source perspective
• Covers a defined geographic area (Great Britain) and time period (2015 Q1)

Limitations

• Location data is provided as a 10km x 10km square and is unverified by the agency
• Row count and file 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

Passive and active (targeted) surveillance programs, including warden patrols and public reports

Time Range

2015 Quarter 1

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Geography

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)