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Information about the welfare of horses on farms and livery yards and how to dispose of waste and fallen stock.
Horses on farms or in stables and livery yards are protected by the Animal…
You may need an environmental permit to store or spread animal waste. When…
At a livery yard, horses are housed and cared for in return for payment,…
You should not transport a horse in a way that may cause it harm or…
If a horse dies or has to be put down on your property, you will have to…
How to spot African horse sickness, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to meet expected welfare, health and safety standards in the horse industry if keeping horses for commercial purposes in the UK.
How to spot equine viral arteritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot equine viral encephalomyelitis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
How to spot contagious equine metritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot equine infectious anaemia, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot glanders and farcy, what to do if you suspect them and measures to prevent their spread.
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
How to spot dourine, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot anthrax, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot surra (Trypanosoma evansi), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
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