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Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
This series brings together all documents relating to Animals in science statistics
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
The documents you need and the border checks your import must pass to import from non-EU countries.
Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
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.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
The Animals in Science Regulation Unit is responsible for administering and enforcing The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in England, Scotland and Wales.
ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model for live animals, animal products, plants and plant products imported to Great Britain.
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
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