Commercial Laboratory Tests on Cattle Samples from 2006

APHA testing laboratories performed a series of commercial tests on cattle samples in 2006. The dataset lists the year, species, test codes, descriptions, and the number of tests conducted. This data is provided by the UK Government Digital Service under Crown Copyright.

Use Cases

• Analyze the volume and types of commercial veterinary tests performed based on the 'Number of tests' and 'Test description' fields.
• Study species-specific testing trends for cattle based on the 'Species' and 'Species class' information.
• Categorize laboratory activities using the standardized 'Test code' identifiers.

Strengths

• Data is focused on a single year (2006), providing a clear temporal snapshot.
• Includes specific fields for test volume, description, and species classification.

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, via the UK Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by laboratories and paid for by commercial contracts.

Time Range

2006

Freshness

Data covers 2006; last update metadata is unknown.

Geography

Likely United Kingdom, inferred from the source organization (APHA) and Crown Copyright.