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Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
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.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
The carnivores you can feed, when your site must be registered, authorised, or recognised, and the animal by-products you can use.
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.
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.
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.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
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