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Check if a country or territory is approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
The licence or certificate you need to slaughter or kill animals, the operations covered and how to apply.
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Guidance on completing your annual return of procedures.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Create animal disease testing submissions for cows, sheep and other farm animals if you're a vet or veterinary worker, get your test results online
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
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