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Check if there are restrictions on importing a CITES specimen into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
List of the fish names (commercial designations) accepted at the point of retail in the United Kingdom.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
How to export or move ungulates (hooved animals) and captive-bred birds to the EU and Northern Ireland for conservation, display, education or research.
Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
How to manage game birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.
You may need a licence if you can’t avoid disturbing protected birds and animals to survey, film or photograph them.
This guidance document has been published to help local authorities carry out their duties.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
Enabling a Natural Capital Approach (ENCA) guidance is a comprehensive document providing information and resources for Natural Capital.
How to apply for a licence to modify or remove dams, burrows and lodges at any time of year.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production and submission of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and product literature mock-ups.
How local authorities must regulate, inspect and license zoos and circuses in their areas.
Standard rules for repairing and protecting up to 20 metres of main river bank using natural materials.
List of approved blood testing laboratories to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines.
Requirements for an Animal Test Certificate (ATC) to carry out the field trial of a veterinary medicine in animals (clinical trial) in the UK.
Information responsible authorities should include in a local nature recovery strategy.
How to keep beef cattle and dairy cows on a farm, including your responsibilities for their food and housing.
How to obtain an authorisation to wholesale veterinary medicines.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
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