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Tuberculosis (TB) testing in zoos, safari parks and other collections, the qualifications needed and when vets and Official Veterinarians must apply for permission from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
How to spot swine influenza in pigs and humans, and what to do to prevent it and control its spread.
Food business operators bound by the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme must keep traceability records to show the origin of their meat.
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
Guidance to compliance on European Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and certain other substances to food.
Use this licence to move live animals from a specified sale within the bluetongue restricted zone in England, to a destination premises in Scotland.
Lists of all natural mineral waters recognised in the UK, and English, Scottish and Welsh waters recognised by the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (EEA).
Details of premises in Great Britain approved to operate as cattle, sheep, pig and horse embryo collection and production teams.
List of countries (and their inspection bodies) with AIS status for importing fruit and vegetables into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
How to spot epizootic haemorrhagic disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to get a biosecurity report to receive poultry moved under a specific movement licence from or to a premises in the bird flu disease zone.
How to reduce the risk of disease from your animal feed storage units.
Know when your premises could be inspected, the powers inspectors have, and enforcement notices and penalties you could receive for sites that kill animals.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
How to object to an application to register for UK geographical indication (GI) protection, change or cancel a product specification and how to appeal against a decision.
How to move groups of agrifood products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland, which may include consignments of Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) goods and consignments of non-NI…
How to spot contagious epididymitis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to make a formal complaint or contact the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) in confidence.
How to get and maintain a CSO qualification, and what to do if you want to end your authorisation.
Apply for a specific licence to freeze or move germinal product from susceptible animals in bluetongue zones.
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