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Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
The rules that manufacturers and importers of fertilisers need to follow when trading in the UK.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing meat and other meat products for human consumption to Great Britain.
How to apply for approval to operate a bovine TB isolation unit for cattle in England and Wales, and the conditions to follow.
Rules of shackle line operations, waterbath and gas stunners, and facilities for slaughtering poultry, rabbits and hares in abattoirs.
A closed grant for farm buildings, machinery or equipment that adds value to crops or livestock by increasing productivity and improving the environment.
List of approved blood testing laboratories to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.
Summary of product characteristics for Bultavo-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
Field Officers may visit your holding to check that you’re following the rules for cattle, bison and buffalo identification and record keeping.
What to do if your land is affected by an extreme weather event, such as flooding, extreme heat or a prolonged period of very dry or wet weather.
Cattle keepers must report the death of any cattle to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), return the cattle passport and record it on their holding register.
Where Great Britain will accept verifiable PDF GB health certificates from, to import live animals and animal products through TRACES or other systems.
Use this licence to move live animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland.
Know how to stun or kill poultry, rabbits and hares on small-scale farms.
How vets in England and Wales can submit samples to APHA for non-statutory diagnostic testing.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these Terms and Conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 5 January 2026.
Provides best practice advice on minimising the risk of causing pollution while protecting natural resources.
Apply for a temporary Certificate of Competence to slaughter or kill animals under the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) regulations.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.
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