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Explanation for animal owners and veterinary health professionals on how the VMD calculates adverse event incidence rates for veterinary medicines
How to spot contagious equine metritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot equine infectious anaemia, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater pearl mussels on or near a proposed development site.
Private cattle IFN-y testing, including when to test, how to apply for permission, carry out testing and submit samples to APHA.
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.
Vaccination policy, guidance and authorisation requests for avian influenza vaccination in zoo birds.
Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms.
A best practice guide to assist with the design and implementation of Payments for Ecosystem Services schemes.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
How to assess a planning application when there are natterjack toads on or near a proposed development site.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Find out what animal by-products (material with animal content) you can use in a small scale compost heap and if your heap needs approval.
Find out what a volunteer bat roost visitor (VBRV) does and how to get trained and licenced to carry out bat roost visits.
Contract for supply of goods or services by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Get a licence to interfere with badger setts for the purpose of undertaking watercourse or drainage maintenance operations.
How to apply for a licence from Natural England to release beavers into the wild in England.
Get a general licence to keep birds in show cages that don't meet size requirements.
Standards for the quality of science and research processes that contractors who carry out research on behalf of Defra must follow.
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