Germplasm Export Applications from England in 2015

APHA's 2016 dataset details export applications for animal germplasm (semen, ova, embryos) from England in 2015. It includes data on Intra-union trade, exports to Third Countries, and specific national trades. The dataset contains columns for Export Health Certificate numbers, commodity type, application and export dates, and destination countries.

Use Cases

• Analyzing trade flows of animal breeding materials based on destination country data.
• Monitoring compliance with EU veterinary certification directives based on EHC and certificate issuance data.
• Studying the volume and timing of germplasm export applications based on application and export date columns.

Strengths

• Provides specific regulatory context, citing Council Directives 88/407/EEC, 89/556/EEC, 90/429/EEC, and 92/65/EEC.
• Clearly defines the geographic scope, specifying exports where the loading address was in England only.
• Distinguishes between different trade types (Intra-union, Third Country, National Trade) and explains certificate logic.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), United Kingdom, via the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from official export application records.

Time Range

2015

Freshness

Data is from 2015, with an attribution statement dated 2016.

Geography

England (loading address). Destination countries include EU Member States, Third Countries, and specific UK territories.