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Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
This report provides statistics relating to the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s use of living animals in scientific procedures.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
What you must do to protect the welfare of animals during transport.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export other live animals to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get.
A collection of guides for anyone working with animal by-products (ABPs), including how to process, transport, store and dispose of them.
This collection brings together establishment licence holder's and operational newsletters from the Animals in Science Regulation Unit.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model for live animals, animal products, plants and plant products imported to Great Britain.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
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