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This series brings together all documents relating to Animals in science statistics
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
The Animals in Science Regulation Unit is responsible for administering and enforcing The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in England, Scotland and Wales.
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Find out which birds and animals may be spared from culling during an outbreak of an exotic animal disease.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
Annual reports from the Animals in Science Regulation Unit.
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
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