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A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
This page explains what animal feed and pet food are, and shares insights from Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into feed safety incidents reported to the FSA. It highlights common hazards, root causes, and practical…
How to assess a planning application when there are natterjack toads on or near a proposed development site.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
How to do a responsible species reintroduction or other conservation translocation that involves moving plants, animals or fungi to another location in the wild.
Guidance for competent authorities submitting a residue control plan and test results to Defra for exports of products of animal origin for human consumption to Great Britain.
This guide gives an overview of plant health legislation for forestry in England for Forestry Commission staff and contract inspectors working in the sector.
Guidance on reducing the risks of getting salmonella infections from reptiles.
Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain animals for scientific or educational purposes.
Guidance for competent authorities applying to Defra for market access to export animals and animal products to Great Britain, or to amend existing trading conditions.
Alerts issued by APHA’s endemic and emerging disease alert system (EEDAS) for vets working with livestock.
An overview of beaver activities and the 5-step management approach.
This booklet examines the fire dangers which are commonly found on farms and identifies simple ways in which risks can be reduced.
Environment Agency regulatory position on disposing of trees or plants affected by disease or pests by burning: RPS 71.
Competent authorities must take action to help protect, conserve and restore the protected habitats and species of European sites.
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.
This guide describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a named veterinary surgeon (NVS) role.
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.
Guidance on the Batch Release Request scheme for an immunological veterinary medicine to be placed on the UK market.
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