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How to report deer movements to the Livestock Information Service, including imports and exports.
How to return tagged fish and shellfish, how much you get paid and what information to include.
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.
This legally binding Order, which is enforced by Defra, comes into force 1 October 2012.
Criteria for the Environment Agency to use when enforcing the Farming Rules for Water, particularly for autumn and winter applications of organic manures.
This licence allows you to move carcasses and samples from live poultry or other captive birds.
Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms.
Modified terms and conditions, and summary of changes, for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher Tier agreements between 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing dairy and milk for human consumption to Great Britain.
If you’re an existing Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement holder, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
How to avoid becoming unwell while visiting a farm.
Use this general licence to move animals from anywhere in England to anywhere else in England.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing intermediate products to Great Britain.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live or germinal products of invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles to Great Britain.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
This notice is to inform you of the cereal import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.
How to keep rabbits on farms and your housing health and feed responsibilities.
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
How to spot Aujeszky’s disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to spot Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
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