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Improvements to the traceability system for cattle have been set out by the government.
Quarterly reports about new and emerging diseases in cattle.
Details of premises approved to operate as exempt markets for cattle in England and Wales.
What you need to do when you send cattle, bison or buffalo to a slaughterhouse.
How to order official cattle ear tags, what to do if your animal is untagged, its tags have been damaged or it has been tagged incorrectly.
Apply for a cattle passport if you’re moving cattle into England or Wales from outside Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Use this form to apply for a replacement cattle passport from the British Cattle Movement Service.
How to apply for approval to hold a dedicated sale for TB restricted cattle in England, and the procedures to follow when a market is held.
The Cattle Book describes the size, distribution and other relevant characteristics of the cattle population as of 1 June 2008.
How to register or re-register your holding with the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), what happens next and what to do if your details change.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
What to do if any of your cattle, bison or buffalo are lost or stolen, and if you get them back.
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