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Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.
Guidance for land managers and growers of trees, plants or crops about APHA’s plant health surveillance programme, why the surveys take place and what to expect from a survey inspection.
How to check if an ivory item you're buying or hiring has been registered or certified as exempt, and what you need to do as a new owner.
How to set up a compost or biogas site, UK and EU standards explained, and alternative treatment methods for animal by-products (ABPs).
If you keep bluetongue-susceptible livestock, you should consider voluntarily testing these animals to demonstrate they remain free from bluetongue disease.
Standing advice for local planning authorities, developers and ecologists for assessing the impacts of wind farms on wild birds.
Information to help businesses prepare for a new approach to importing goods to Great Britain under the Border Target Operating Model.
Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare.
Terms and conditions for paying for a wildlife licence to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat.
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue, or a problem on your farm or fishery and when you need a licence.
Private cattle IFN-y testing, including when to test, how to apply for permission, carry out testing and submit samples to APHA.
How landowners and occupiers can assess the threat of ragwort on their land and control it.
Get a licence to own dead species protected under annex 4 of the Habitats Directive for scientific or educational purposes.
How to spot Echinococcus multilocularis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent its spread.
Get advice from Natural England on planning proposals that will require a protected species mitigation licence and what charges apply.
How to register a racing pigeon establishment in England and Wales to move pigeons to the EU or Northern Ireland for racing back to Great Britain.
Register for a licence to take, disturb or possess hazel dormice to survey for research, conservation or development projects.
What to do if you think you've seen a wildlife crime.
Guidance on the methods that can be used to help manage wild birds like geese, gulls and pigeons without a licence.
This guidance document has been published to help local authorities carry out their duties.
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