Cattle Tuberculosis Laboratory Test Volumes from UK Surveillance in 2006

United Kingdom data from 2006 lists tests performed by APHA laboratories on cattle samples funded by tuberculosis surveillance and research contracts. The dataset includes fields for year, species, test code, test description, and the number of tests performed. It is provided by the UK Government Digital Service and carries Crown Copyright from APHA 2016.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the scale and focus of TB surveillance testing based on the reported number of tests.
• Tracking the types of diagnostic procedures used based on the test code and description fields.
• Comparing testing volumes between different cattle species or classes based on the species fields.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the authoritative UK government agency APHA.
• Includes a specific count of tests performed over a defined 12-month period in 2006.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are 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) testing laboratories, via UK Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from laboratory records for tests paid for by specific contracts.

Time Range

2006

Freshness

Data is from 2006; last updated metadata is unknown.

Geography

United Kingdom (implied by APHA, a UK government agency).