Tanis Brough

Field (Intervention) Epidemiology Veterinary Advisor at Animal And Plant Health Agency

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Cockermouth, England, United Kingdom

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Animal And Plant Health Agency

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entry

Location Postal Code

CA13

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Animal And Plant Health Agency

• 285 Employees

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Why we are here: Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the beneÂfit of people, the environment and the economy. Why we do it: Informed policy making in UK and EU Enhanced food s...

Why we are here: Our mission is to safeguard animal and plant health for the beneÂfit of people, the environment and the economy. Why we do it: Informed policy making in UK and EU Enhanced food security Improved agricultural economy Healthier people, plants animals and environment Rapid control of pest and disease outbreaks Reduced risk from new and emerging threats What we do: Engagement with farmers, industry groups and the public Applied expert advice to decision makers Threat surveillance Risk assessment and mitigation Reference laboratories for animal health Influencing international policy development Expert research: playing a part in the wider scientifiÂc community Inspection, certifiÂcation and enforcement High quality laboratory services Rapid emergency response Interface between industry and government The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was created on 1 October 2014. Around 2,450 staff work for APHA based at sites across Great Britain. The agency was formed from four functions of the Food and Envoronment Research Agency (the Bee Inspectorate, the Plants Health and Seeds Inspectorate, the Plant Variety and Seeds Group and the GM Inspectorate) joining with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

Founded Year

2014