Animal disease scanning surveillance at APHA
Page summary:
APHA detects and investigates new and re-emerging diseases in animals in England and Wales.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
APHA Veterinary Investigation Centres and surveillance pathology partners
Page summary:
Services provided and contact details for Veterinary Investigation Centres and surveillance pathology partners in England and Wales.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008)
Page summary:
Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Identify bacteria by 16S rRNA gene sequencing (BA6226)
Page summary:
Submit samples for tests to identify bacteria isolated from animals or food using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Submit samples from farm animals for diagnostic testing
Page summary:
How vets in England and Wales can submit samples to APHA for non-statutory diagnostic testing.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Full 16S rRNA gene sequencing of bacteria (BA6237)
Page summary:
Submit samples for full 16S rRNA genetic sequencing of bacteria for high-resolution identification and taxonomic placement.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Animal feed and ABP: report suspected salmonella (ZO2 feed)
Page summary:
Use this form to report suspected salmonella in animal feed and animal by-products (ABP) to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
APHA: where to send samples for testing and common test codes
Page summary:
Find out the tests that are most commonly requested from APHA, their test codes, and the correct laboratory to send samples.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
How to pack and label samples for submission to APHA
Page summary:
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Export: APHA animal disease testing
Page summary:
Use this form to submit samples from animals for laboratory testing to meet the requirements for an export health certificate.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
APHA testing submission forms
Page summary:
Submit samples for diagnostic testing, and export, import and animal breeding control purposes to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Request an APHA countersignature for an export health certificate
Page summary:
Use this form to request an appointment for an Animal and Plant Health (APHA) vet countersignature.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
10:00am, 28 October 2024
Request for information on substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) 2024
Page summary:
Request for information to feed into a draft Risk Profile, and draft Risk Management Evaluation for 2 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee.
Change made:
Request for information to feed into a draft Risk Profile, and draft Risk Management Evaluation for 2 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee.
Time updated:
11:34am, 28 October 2024
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Page summary:
Information relating to persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Change made:
A request for information to feed into a draft Risk Profile, and draft Risk Management Evaluation for 2 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee, has been added.
Time updated:
3:29pm, 28 October 2024
Transiting animals and animal products through Great Britain
Page summary:
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Change made:
Removed information referring to new border checks on transits of live animals from the EU from late 2024. New border checks on live animals from the EU will not be introduced in 2024.
Time updated:
1:10pm, 29 October 2024
Import live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain
Page summary:
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
Change made:
Removed the section Importing live animals from the EU from late 2024. New border checks on live animals from the EU will not be introduced in 2024.
Time updated:
1:10pm, 29 October 2024
Veterinary attestation for animal health visits (previously veterinary declaration)
Page summary:
Template for animal health checks on farms to prove that animals used to make food, drink and agricultural products had annual health visits from a vet.
Change made:
Link to the annual health and welfare review removed, and updated to direct to ‘funding to improve animal health and welfare’, which is the expanded version of that service.
Time updated:
10:30am, 30 October 2024
General licences and authorisations to import live animals or animal products
Page summary:
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Change made:
Added a new general licence (IMP/GEN/2024/12) for movements of ovine and caprine ova and embryos from Northern Ireland.
Time updated:
2:33pm, 31 October 2024
Businesses approved to export to the EU
Page summary:
Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is.
Change made:
Updated all the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.
Time updated:
3:32pm, 1 November 2024
