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Sheep dip is a hazardous substance – follow this code to reduce the risk of groundwater pollution when you use, store and dispose of dip.
The T27 exemption allows organophosphate sheep dip to be treated with an approved organophosphate-degrading enzyme. T27 is currently unavailable for use.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the relocation of sheep dips and pens item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sheep dip drainage aprons and sumps item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the relocation of sheep pens only item.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the installation of livestock drinking troughs (in draining pens for freshly dipped sheep) item.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
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.
How to spot sheep scab, what to do if you suspect it and control measures to prevent its spread.
The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
What a movement is, who needs to report moves, and how to prepare to move sheep and goats.
Record your 'authorised discharges' (disposal activities) eg used sheep dip.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
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