Cattle Laboratory Tests from Commercial Contracts in 2014

APHA testing laboratories performed a recorded volume of tests on cattle samples in 2014 under commercial contracts. The dataset lists tests by year, species, test code, description, and number performed. This data originates from the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency and is provided by the Government Digital Service.

Use Cases

• Analyze the frequency of specific veterinary tests based on the 'Test code' and 'Number of tests' fields.
• Study commercial testing demand for cattle based on the contract-paid nature of the samples.
• Profile common cattle health concerns in 2014 based on the aggregated 'test description' data.

Strengths

• Data is explicitly for a single year (2014), providing a clear temporal snapshot.
• Includes a quantitative 'Number of tests' field for volume analysis.
• Source is an authoritative government agency (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

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), UK, via Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by APHA laboratories on cattle samples paid for by commercial contracts.

Time Range

2014

Freshness

Data covers 2014; last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Likely United Kingdom, based on the source agency.