APHA Laboratory Test Figures for Cattle in International Trade, 2009

APHA testing laboratories performed tests on Cattle samples in 2009 under international trade surveillance contracts. The dataset lists the Year, Species class, Species, Test code, test description, and Number of tests performed. This data is provided by the UK Government Digital Service under Crown Copyright.

Use Cases

• Analyze the volume and types of veterinary tests required for cattle in international trade based on the test description and count fields.
• Study species-specific testing patterns for cattle based on the species and species class fields.
• Examine the regulatory testing landscape for a single year (2009) based on the year and test code fields.

Strengths

• Data originates from the official UK government agency APHA.
• Includes a clear count of tests performed for the year.
• Focuses on a specific species (Cattle) and year (2009).

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), UK Government Digital Service

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by APHA laboratories and paid for by international trade surveillance contracts.

Time Range

2009

Freshness

Data is from 2009; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Likely United Kingdom (based on APHA's remit), but specific geography is not stated.