Avian Laboratory Test Figures for International Trade Surveillance in 2015

Laboratory test records from APHA testing laboratories on avian samples paid for by international trade surveillance contracts in 2015. The dataset includes fields for year, species class, species, test code, test description, and the number of tests performed. The data is provided by the UK Government Digital Service under Crown Copyright.

Use Cases

• Analyze the volume and types of avian disease tests conducted for trade compliance based on the test description and count fields.
• Monitor trends in avian health surveillance for specific species or species classes mentioned in the description.
• Assess resource allocation for trade-related biosecurity based on the annual test figures.
• Support regulatory decision-making by understanding the scope of testing performed under surveillance contracts.

Strengths

• Data covers a full 12-month period for the year 2015.
• Includes specific fields for species, test type, and test volume as described.

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

APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) via UK Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by APHA laboratories and recorded for surveillance contracts.

Time Range

2015

Freshness

Data is from 2015; last update is unknown.

Geography

Likely United Kingdom, based on the source organization.