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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
Richard McCart
Interim Change Director
Latest Publications
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces
Press release
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
News story
APHA sniffing out plant threats at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
News story
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
News story
First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland
Press release
Progress of the Cattle TB Vaccine Field Trials in GB - one step closer towards TB eradication
Blog post