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What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Apply for a licence to move and keep certain non-native (alien) species for animal welfare purposes.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
How maritime ports and commercial operators in England can apply for funding from the Animal Biosecurity Infrastructure Fund to build border control posts for live animal imports.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
How to set up a border control post to receive animals, animal products, plants, plant products and wood.
How to manage the health and welfare of poultry during transport, at market and during slaughter.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
How to manage tuberculosis (TB) in your non-bovine animals, when you can move them, and how to get compensation if you slaughter them.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
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.
Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
What to do if your land is affected by extreme weather, such as flooding, extreme heat or drought.
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