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How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
Farm Animal Welfare Committee examination of the potential impacts that disasters and emergencies can have on farm animal welfare and the purpose of contingency planning.
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out when there have been complaints about the welfare of livestock on farms.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
AWC advises the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Scottish and Welsh Governments on the welfare of animals. This includes farmed, companion and wild animals kept by people.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade
ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare sets out government’s plans, aims and ambitions across animal welfare.
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