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The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
Find out which birds and animals may be spared from culling during an outbreak of an exotic animal disease.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
The CDEI has published a beta version of its PETs adoption guide, which is an interactive tool designed to aid decision-making around the use of PETs in data-driven projects.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
It will no longer be possible to keep primates as household pets in environments that fail to provide for their needs
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
What a movement is, who needs to report moves, and how to prepare to move sheep and goats.
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
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
How to manage the health and welfare of poultry during transport, at market and during slaughter.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Create animal disease testing submissions for cows, sheep and other farm animals if you're a vet or veterinary worker, get your test results online
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
Forms and checklist for transport carriers and checkers to report non-compliance when checking documents and pet animals that enter Great Britain.
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