APHA Laboratory Tests on UK Cattle Samples for Endemic Disease Surveillance, 2011

APHA testing laboratories performed a series of tests on cattle samples in 2011, funded by endemic surveillance and research contracts. The dataset lists the year, species, test codes, descriptions, and the number of tests performed for each type. This data is provided by the UK Government Digital Service under Crown Copyright.

Use Cases

• Analyze the volume and distribution of endemic disease testing in UK cattle based on the 'Number of tests' and 'Species' fields.
• Monitor surveillance priorities for diseases like bovine tuberculosis based on the 'Test description' and 'Test code' fields.
• Assess research and contract-funded laboratory activity for cattle health based on the dataset's stated funding source.

Strengths

• Data originates from the official UK government agency APHA, an authoritative source for animal health.
• Includes a specific temporal scope covering the full calendar year of 2011.

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 Government.

Collection Method

Tests undertaken by APHA testing laboratories on cattle samples.

Time Range

2011

Freshness

Data covers 2011; last updated metadata is from 2016.

Geography

United Kingdom