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Animal and Plant Health Agency
APHAPart of:Department for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsWelsh GovernmentThe Scottish Government
We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Government , and The Scottish Government .
We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Government , and The Scottish Government .
Senior Staff
Richard Lewis
Chief Executive
Kevin Ingram
Finance Director
Nicola Hirst
Director of Animal and Plant Delivery Services
Irene Cristofaro
Veterinary Director
Jason Field
Director for National Biosecurity Centre, Weybridge
Richard Knight
Transformation Director
Anna Jenkins
Human Resources Director
Professor Anthony Fooks OBE
Animal and Plant Science Director
Liz Byrne
Director of Change
Latest Publications
Bird keepers reminded to take action to protect against Avian Influenza as disease returns to the UK
Press release
100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
News story
Government steps up Bluetongue response
Press release
APHA strengthens bluetongue disease response
News story
Bluetongue virus: from reporting to results
News story
Bluetongue: latest situation
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