Laboratory Test Volumes for Cattle Samples in 2012
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Description
United Kingdom data listing tests performed by APHA laboratories on cattle samples in 2012. The dataset includes fields for year, species, test code, test description, and the number of tests conducted. Attribution is given to Crown Copyright and the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Use Cases
Analyze trends in cattle disease testing volumes based on the 'Number of tests' field.
Categorize laboratory activities by test type based on the 'Test description' field.
Assess species-specific testing focus using the 'Species' and 'Species class' fields.
Strengths
Data is explicitly for a single year (2012), providing a clear temporal snapshot.
Includes a specific count of tests performed ('Number of tests'), enabling volume analysis.
Originates from an official government agency (APHA), suggesting authoritative collection.
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
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), United Kingdom.
Collection Method
Likely administrative records from government testing laboratories.
Time Range
2012
Freshness
Data is from 2012; last update date is unknown.
Geography
United Kingdom (implied from APHA's remit).
License is unknown; requires verification before use.