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Anthrax: assessing risk of anthrax on building land

Background on anthrax in England and Wales, and how to assess for risk of anthrax on building land.

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Background on anthrax in England and Wales, and guidance on how to assess for risk of anthrax on building land.

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Published 18 September 2014
Last updated 15 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

  2. Revised para 2, p6 revised following user feedback; updated BSI reference p9; FWE lab details p10 removed at lab request.

  3. First published.

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