Interferon-Gamma Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis - 2006 October to December

Cattle interferon-gamma test outcomes recorded across England, Wales, and Scotland over a ten-week period. Data was compiled from field staff and laboratory inputs by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and checked for correctness at release. This single report covers tests conducted between October 23rd and December 31st, 2006.

Use Cases

• Analyzing regional test outcome patterns based on country and Animal Health Office (AHDO) breakdowns.
• Evaluating the frequency and distribution of different test reasons mentioned in the description.
• Assessing data quality and amendment processes based on the described monthly correction cycle.

Strengths

• Data is broken down by country (England, Wales, Scotland) and Animal Health Office (AHDO).
• Report was checked and deemed correct at the time of release by the compiling agency.
• Includes a defined time range covering a specific ten-week period in 2006.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is available only in PDF format, which may hinder automated analysis.

Provenance

Source

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Crown Copyright.

Collection Method

Compiled from field staff inputs and laboratory test information.

Time Range

October 23, 2006 to December 31, -2006

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland)