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Private non-validated or unapproved TB testing in cattle carried out by private vets in England, conditions for testing and how to get permission from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
These published standards relate to Corporate Priority 3 – Regulatory Service.
When and how to test for salmonella if you breed turkeys, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).
Guidance for veterinary medicines manufacturers and wholesale dealers in GB on selling and supplying products placed on the EU and UK markets before 1 January 2021 and the evidence you may need to provide.
You should use this licence to move poultry meat from poultry originating in a protection zone.
This booklet examines the fire dangers which are commonly found on farms and identifies simple ways in which risks can be reduced.
Guidance on marketing standards for poultrymeat - provides visual guidance on the grading aspects of the EU marketing standards for poultrymeat.
A webinar for veterinary professionals about how to identify and report a rabies case.
This booklet highlights the welfare issues and reminds producers of the important key points in preventing and/or dealing with problems.
Supplementing the guidance contained in the Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
How to get and maintain a Food Competent Certifying Officer (FCCO) qualification.
Information for beekeepers about inspections the Animal and Plant Health Agency carries out on colonies, veterinary medicine records and honey samples.
Find out what you can do to prevent or help minimise the introduction, establishment, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.
Criteria applied by the VMD for accepting and agreeing the invented name of veterinary medicinal products.
Advice for vets: summary position of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) on responsible antibiotic use under the prescribing cascade.
When and how to test for salmonella if you breed fattening turkeys, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported 1 July to 31 September 2025.
Webinars about what you can do to protect the health and welfare of animals you keep or work with from notifiable and reportable animal diseases.
Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for dog owners and vets.
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