Officers from Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) carry out the tests on behalf of Defra.

BBC: Clarence the bull

After the vessel returned, inspections were carried out by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

BBC: Sheep

He said there would be tougher enforcement of welfare procedures following a review by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

BBC: Sheep

Scientists at the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) in Surrey have been working to find a vaccine for the past 15 years.

BBC: Cattle TB vaccine 'is years away', MP is told

Officials will continue to investigate animal deaths where appropriate, carrying out field visits and collecting carcases for post mortem at the Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

BBC: 'Big cat' probe after sheep death in Pembrokeshire

The organisation attacked aspects of government policy which allows live sheep exports from Ramsgate to Calais, and criticised arrangements put in place by the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

BBC: RSPCA fails to halt live sheep exports from Ramsgate

He said the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency would implement its own contingency plans in an emergency if the transporter was unwilling to or unable to implement their own plans.

BBC: Ramsgate demo as MPs about to debate live exports

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (at 2.45pm) looks into the vaccination of badgers and cattle against bovine TB, with witnesses from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, and Food and Environment Research Agency.

BBC: Week ahead in committees