Laboratory Test Volumes for Cattle Samples in 2006

APHA testing laboratories performed tests on cattle samples in 2006. The dataset lists the year, species class, species, test code, test description, and the number of tests performed. The data is provided by the UK Government Digital Service with Crown Copyright attributed to APHA.

Use Cases

• Analyze historical testing volumes for cattle diseases based on the number of tests field.
• Compare test frequency across different cattle species based on the species and species class fields.
• Categorize laboratory activities based on the test code and test description fields.

Strengths

• Data is focused on a specific year (2006) and species (cattle).
• Includes a count of tests performed (number of tests) for quantitative analysis.
• Originates from an official government laboratory source (APHA).

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) testing laboratories, UK.

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by APHA laboratories on submitted cattle samples.

Time Range

2006

Freshness

Data covers 2006; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Likely United Kingdom, based on the source agency.