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Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Information and advice on rabies, the viral infection of the central nervous system which affects mammals and humans.
How pig keepers can spot porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) and what to do if you suspect it.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without an authorisation.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Information on Bartonella and how to obtain diagnostic and reference services.
How to spot surra (Trypanosoma evansi), 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.
Clinical advice on West Nile virus including symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology.
The signs of swine vesicular disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
The latest bluetongue situation, how to spot it, report it and prevent it spreading.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of infections caused by spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira (Leptospires).
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
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