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Rules you need to follow to export cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
Over the coming weeks and months, the 'gsi' in email addresses for the Animal and Plant Health Agency will be dropped.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Guidance on requirements of any road vehicle on long journeys transporting animals to be equipped with a satellite ‘navigation’ system.…
Sheep and goat owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move sheep or goats.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
You need approval from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development if you want to operate a livestock market in Northern Ireland
Veterinary risk assessment on the importation of ovine and caprine unpasteurised milk and dairy products from Spain to Great Britain during a sheep pox and goat pox outbreak.…
Animal Welfare Committee opinion on the welfare implications of using virtual fencing systems to contain, move and monitor livestock in the UK.
The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.
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