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APHA Scientific > Services > Wildlife Management > Animal welfare

Animal welfare

With increasing public concern for the humane treatment of domestic, wild and zoo animals, ensuring animal welfare is paramount. Those responsible for keeping captive animals must respond quickly to symptoms of animal stress as well as proactively manage the welfare of their animals.

    APHA specialises in research to assess the physiological indices of stress and reproduction by non-invasive means in many different species. Apart from the obvious negative welfare effects of blood sampling, the technique can also trigger other adverse physiological effects such as an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, which can be fatal.

    As a result APHA has developed a range of non-invasive techniques to measure stress hormones (cortisol and corticosterone) and reproductive indicators (such as progesterone) in faeces and saliva. Using these substrates means disturbance to the animals is minimised, and avoids the need for expensive training in regulating procedures.

    Our Service

    Non-invasive measurement of physiology

    We are constantly developing new assays and have the capability and expertise to respond to requests for assays suitable for novel species.

    Flexible services tailored to your needs

    Our services can be tailored to meet individual clients’ requirements – ranging from basic analytical services to a comprehensive package. We can provide:

    • Hormone measurement from faeces and/or saliva
    • Advice and assistance with sampling methods and techniques
    • Data interpretation and report production

    Expertise

    Our specialists in stress and reproductive hormone analysis conduct research for and advise various policy divisions of Defra. We also provide services to private clients such as Flamingo Land, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and a number of universities.

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    We were pleased to attend the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD) 2025 conference in Calgary, Canada, as a Silver Sponsor.

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    We’re excited to announce the launch of PT-LIMS, our improved Proficiency Testing Laboratory Information Management System, now live for all registered customers.

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    We’re pleased to announce the release of our updated price lists for the 2025–2026 contract year.

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    We want to let you know that our VETQAS T&Cs have recently been updated to reflect changes in business practices and legal requirements.

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    In February, VETQAS welcomed assessors for our annual UKAS accreditation visit, a vital part of maintaining our high standards and commitment to quality.

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    VETQAS Proficiency Testing are always looking for ways to improve our services, and your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us achieve that goal.

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    APHA Scientific attending AAVLD 2024

    APHA Scientific business development team is exhibiting at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians annual meeting which takes place on October 12 – 13, 2024 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, USA.

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