Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency offices

Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) is an executive agency working on behalf of:

• The Welsh Government;
• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and
• The Scottish Government. 

Their role is to safeguard animal health and welfare as well as public health. They also protect the economy and enhance food security through research, surveillance and inspection.

There are two AHVLA offices in Wales:

North Wales - Caernarfon
North Wales Animal Health Regional Office
Crown Buildings
Penrallt
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 1EP

Tel: 01286 674144
Fax: 01286 674626
Nightline: 01286 674144
E-mail: ah.northwales@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk 

South Wales - Carmarthen
South Wales Animal Health Regional Office
Ty Merlin
Heol Glasdwr
Parc Pensarn
Carmarthen
SA31 2NJ

Tel: 01267 245400
Fax: 01267 245500
Night line: 07000 780144
E-mail: ah.southwales@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk

If you have any enquiries about export certification please contact the International Trade Centre for Exports (external link).

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Further information about the work of Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency can be found on their website (external link).