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Guidance for local authorities, port health authorities and food traders on how to submit a sample for referee analysis.
How to spot swine influenza in pigs and humans, and what to do to prevent it and control its spread.
What local planning authorities and developers should consider for development proposals and how to use agricultural land classification (ALC).
This legally binding Order, which is enforced by Defra, comes into force 1 October 2012.
Guidance to compliance on European Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food.
Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
Pig owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move pigs.
Find out about agricultural workers' pay and working conditions, labour laws, and health and safety laws.
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.
How to get and maintain a Food Competent Certifying Officer (FCCO) qualification.
How to spot epizootic haemorrhagic disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Farm Saved Seed rules, eligible species for payment and how to declare and make payments online.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
What to do if any of your cattle, bison or buffalo are lost or stolen, and if you get them back.
Farmers and land owners can use the ‘add land’ email service to link land parcels to their business. Land parcels must already be registered in the Rural Payments service.
Find out when and how to take samples, and what happens if one of your flocks tests positive.
How to spot sheep scab, what to do if you suspect it and control measures to prevent its spread.
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You should use this licence to move mammals from or to premises in a protection or surveillance zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
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