# APHA Scientific

> APHA Scientific is an internationally recognised centre of scientific excellence.

The Animal and Plant Health (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), part of the UK government.

We offer products and services for scientists around the globe, advancing animal health through science and innovation.

## Organisation Details

- [APHA Scientific](https://www.aphascientific.com/): APHA Scientific welcome, key information and links
- [About Us](https://www.aphascientific.com/about-us/): Information about the Animal and Plat Health (APHA) executive agency


## Products and Services

- [Biological Reagents](https://www.aphascientific.com/services/biological-reagents/): APHA Scientific offers a wide range of specialist biological reagents and diagnostic kits for effective and reliable laboratory testing
- [Bacterial and Viral Culture Collections](https://www.aphascientific.com/services/bacterial-and-viral-culture-collections/): APHA Scientific offers a wide range of bacterial and viral isolates to support your product developments and research.
- [VETQAS Proficiency Testing](https://www.aphascientific.com/services/vetqas-proficiency-testing/): VETQAS® is APHA’s independent, accredited, proficiency testing (PT) service. Recognised by national accreditation bodies, it is ISO/IEC 17043 accredited and is a market leader in the provision of PT schemes for veterinary laboratories.


## Optional

- [APHA Scientific - Launch of PT-LIMS: Our New Laboratory Information Management System](https://www.aphascientific.com/news/apha-scientific-launch-of-pt-lims-our-new-laboratory-information-management-system/)
- [APHA Scientific at WAVLD 2025: Advancing Veterinary Diagnostics Together](https://www.aphascientific.com/news/apha-scientific-at-wavld-2025-advancing-veterinary-diagnostics-together/)