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How pig keepers can spot porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) and what to do if you suspect it.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
An important part of the work to close down Dounreay is to address the legacy of radioactive particles in the marine environment around the site.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of infections caused by spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira (Leptospires).
Legacy resources to support summer safety and raise awareness of potential hazards posed by products at bargain prices produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
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.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
How to spot Aujeszky’s disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
The Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan covers ICES divisions 7d, 7e, 4b and 4c and includes species Thornback ray, Blonde ray, Undulate ray, Small-eyed ray, Spotted ray, Cuckoo ray and Starry ray.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Quarantine requirements for live amphibians of the order Caudata (salamanders and newts)
Video help files for fish export service, catch certificates and processing statements
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
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