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<p>The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) undertakes a very broad range of statutory
inspections across Great Britain to protect animal, bee and plant health. These can
relate to animal welfare, TB, biosecurity of (including pests, disease outbreaks and
invasive species), trade or scientific research.</p><p> </p><p>These inspections can
be proactive (for example a bovine TB visit) or reactive (due to an outbreak). Direct
staff and employers on costs for these inspection services are £44.7m. These costs
are funded by Defra and the Devolved Administrations. APHA does not have inspectors
funded by local government.</p>
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