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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.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
How to spot sheep scab, what to do if you suspect it and control measures to prevent its spread.
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
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
What you must do when sheep and goats arrive for slaughter, including identification checks, and recording and reporting movements.
Complete if you are applying to vary (change) a bespoke groundwater permit to discharge used sheep dip, waste pesticide washings or other waste substances.
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