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How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Guidance for local authorities and other land managers in England on maintaining local environmental quality.
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.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Where you can build a pet cemetery, the animals you can bury there, how it must be built and how to register.
Your local council is responsible for sweeping streets and removing litter - report any problems to your local council
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