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Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
This series brings together all documents relating to Animals in science statistics
ASC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
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.
The Animals in Science Regulation Unit is responsible for administering and enforcing The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in England, Scotland and Wales.
The carnivores you can feed, when your site must be registered, authorised, or recognised, and the animal by-products you can use.
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Animal Health was a UK government executive agency primarily responsible for ensuring that farmed animals in Great Britain were healthy, disease-free and well looked after. It was merged with the Veterinary Laboratory Agency in 2011 to form the Animal Health...
How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Annual reports from the Animals in Science Regulation Unit.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
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