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Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
How to spot glanders and farcy, what to do if you suspect them and measures to prevent their spread.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
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.
Mandatory microchipping of cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
Find out what happens when you report a notifiable animal disease and how to get support.
The carnivores you can feed, when your site must be registered, authorised, or recognised, and the animal by-products you can use.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
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