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If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
The CMA is investigating 8 completed acquisitions by Independent Vetcare Limited (IVC) of independent veterinary businesses.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
How to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Information about the welfare of horses on farms and livery yards and how to dispose of waste and fallen stock.
Clarification for the interpretation of the new elements within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs), as amended, relating to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale
Information for British nationals residing in Armenia, including advice on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
How to import or move animal by-products from the EU to Great Britain.
How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.
Mandatory microchipping of cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
How to minimise the risk of disease from animal wool and hair, register your site, and dispose of materials you don't want.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
Guidance on Animal Test Certificates (ATCs) required to carry out the field trial of a veterinary medicine in animals (clinical trial) in the UK.
Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft
Product recall for toy pet care kit presenting a high risk of choking.
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