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Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
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.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
How to keep farmed sheep, and your responsibilities for their health, housing and feed.
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.
Field Officers may visit your holding to check that you’re following the rules for cattle, bison and buffalo identification and record keeping.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
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.
Find out what documentation you need after a review, so you can make a claim.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing composite products for human consumption to Great Britain.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing animal products that are being returned to Great Britain.
How to spot epizootic haemorrhagic disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot scrapie, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Allocation coefficients and decisions
How to spot West Nile fever, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Guidance on intensified official controls and imposed checks at the EU border. Understand what happens, who to contact and what you need to do.
How to prevent the spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli and Klebsiella - and treatment options.
This notice informs you of the application process, requirements, and quantities available for the export of various cheeses to the USA for 2026.
This notice is to inform you of the rice import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown in Annex 1.
Find out how you can set up a producer organisation (PO) as a group of growers.
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