Germplasm Export Applications from England in 2015
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Description
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.
License is unknown; users must verify Crown Copyright terms before use.