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Get a licence to own dead species protected under annex 4 of the Habitats Directive for scientific or educational purposes.
How to keep farmed sheep, and your responsibilities for their health, housing and feed.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
The licences you must have to import animal pathogens or carriers to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Find out what a volunteer bat roost visitor (VBRV) does and how to get trained and licenced to carry out bat roost visits.
This document details the service standards of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
Guidance for EU exporters, exporters from the rest of the world and UK importers, on how to import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain.
How to get a licence to keep animals for exhibition, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Notifications issued by APHA’s small animal risks and threats (SmART) comms system.
Register for a licence to survey barn owls to assess the effect of a development project on them.
Information to help businesses prepare for a new approach to importing goods to Great Britain under the Border Target Operating Model.
Get a licence to trap edible dormice for health and safety and other purposes.
A list of designated responsible bodies able to enter into conservation covenant agreements with landowners in England.
What you must do to avoid harming hazel dormice and when you’ll need a licence.
When fishery owners and suppliers of live fish must get a fish health check. How to arrange the check and how to report the results.
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
Find out about the licences you need and rules you must follow to import Specified Animal Pathogens into England, Scotland and Wales.
How the Animals in Science Regulation Unit sets and upholds standards and compliance at all establishments licensed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act.
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