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Get a general licence to release native and formerly native wild bird or animal species whose release is normally prohibited.
How to apply for simultaneous review of veterinary medicine submissions to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and the VMD.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported 1 January to 31 March 2026.
The main mechanisms to protect and improve the water environment in each river basin district.
As a local authority or local planning authority, when to publish your biodiversity report and what to include.
How sea, rail and air transport companies check that dogs, cats and ferrets travelling to Great Britain are following the pet travel requirements.
Standard rules for channel habitat structures made of natural materials occupying up to 100 metres of a main river.
Sets the governance framework for training and continuous professional development under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).
Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare. Applications closed at 11.59pm on 28 April 2026.
Contact details for Local Nature Partnerships in England.
Find the licence and declaration you must use to import animal pathogens and carriers to Great Britain from the EU.
Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
How to export or move ungulates (hooved animals) and captive-bred birds to the EU and Northern Ireland for conservation, display, education or research.
How to spot equine viral arteritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
Find out how the Forestry Commission supports you if you operate in woodland designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).
Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get.
When and how to test for salmonella if you breed fattening turkeys, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).
Actions to be taken by Marketing Authorisation Holders in order to supply veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026.
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