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Details of premises in Great Britain approved to test fallen cattle for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
APHA guidance on trichinella testing procedures for hunters of feral wild boar.
Find out what you can do to stop deer causing damage to your property.
Rules for exporting or moving organic food, feed and seed from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.
What breed societies and organisations need a zootechnical certificate for, and what information it must include.
How to spot glanders and farcy, what to do if you suspect them and measures to prevent their spread.
Guidance on the Genetic Modification Inspectorate (GMI) seed audit programme for companies in England that import, produce or market seed.
Information for farmers about inspections the Environment Agency carries out on pig and poultry farm structures, records and, maintenance and management plans.
Food business operators bound by the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme must keep traceability records to show the origin of their meat.
Find out how to validate your facility when you seek approval to open, including special requirements for continuous and blood processors.
This legally binding Order, which is enforced by Defra, comes into force 1 October 2012.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing blood and blood products to Great Britain.
Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
You must batch and label the beef and veal you sell or supply according to specific rules, which vary from product to product.
List of countries (and their inspection bodies) with AIS status for importing fruit and vegetables into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Steps farmers and land managers must take before applying for Countryside Stewardship on common land and shared grazing.
Facilitators bring together groups of farmers, foresters and other land managers to improve local environmental outcomes.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing gelatine and collagen that is not for human consumption to Great Britain.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
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