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How landowners and occupiers can assess the threat of ragwort on their land and control it.
EU restrictions and enforceable EU obligations relating to sea fishing
Fees are charged for new marketing authorisation (MA) applications and variations to MAs.
Guidance on reducing the risks of getting salmonella infections from reptiles.
Environment Agency regulatory position on scattering or burying pet ash at a pet cemetery which is registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
How Defra and Natural England license the control of certain wild bird species.
Method of payment for fees charged for the specific activities carried out by the VMD.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
How to spot equine viral arteritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to apply for a licence to cover work that will have a low impact on great crested newts and their habitats.
How to apply for a licence to hire out horses, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
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 local authorities must regulate, inspect and license zoos and circuses in their areas.
How growers and traders can use Northern Ireland plant health labels (NIPHLs) to move plants and seeds for planting from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
Actions to be taken by wholesalers and retailers in order to supply medicines to Northern Ireland.
Find out how and when you can apply to be an accredited consultant for bat roost mitigation work, how to register sites, and if you need to pay.
Get a licence to trap edible dormice for health and safety and other purposes.
Register for a licence to temporarily mark hazel dormice to survey for research, conservation or development projects – and report actions taken under the licence.
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