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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.
The symptoms and management of yersiniosis infection (food poisoning).
Information for clinicians on diagnosis and notification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).
How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat
Quick reference materials for primary care on diagnosing and understanding culture results for urinary tract infections (UTI).
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How to spot Echinococcus multilocularis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent its spread.
Information and guidance on group A streptococcal infections.
Information on taking, submitting and processing samples which potentially contain monkeypox virus.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Escherichia coli (E. coli).
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
The symptoms, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of salmonella.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
How to spot surra (Trypanosoma evansi), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
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