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Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
The signs of bluetongue virus, how you must report it and what happens when you do.
Apply for funding for a vet to visit your farm to reduce endemic diseases and conditions, increase animal productivity and improve animal welfare.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
Guidance about how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 offer will work for farmers.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
Get paid to manage land sustainably to benefit the environment and support food production: find out if your land is eligible, select and apply for SFI actions.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
Read about what to expect and how you can get ready to apply when Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) opens in 2025.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
How to report sheep and goat movements to the Livestock Information Service.
Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Register of nutrition and health claims that may be made in commercial communications in Great Britain.
Find out if you can remove or work on countryside hedgerows.
Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
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