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Keeping farmed animals

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  • Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.

  • What a movement is, who needs to report moves, and how to prepare to move sheep and goats.

  • How to apply for a licence, when you need a licence, fees, licence conditions and records you must keep.

  • Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers, Veterinary Professionals and Wholesalers.

  • What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.

  • This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.

  • Private veterinary surgeons (PVS) can use this service to report the prescription of a BTV-3 vaccination.

  • Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing pet food and feed for other animals, including fish bait, to Great Britain.

  • Guidance for cattle keepers in Scotland and Wales on why cattle are tested for bovine TB, how the tests are done and how to prepare for the tests.

  • Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.

  • How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.

  • Information for anyone who is already consuming or is considering consuming raw drinking milk or raw cream.

  • List of sheep and goat tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.

  • Who to contact if you keep livestock (including as pets) when your registered details change.

  • What you can do to help reduce the risk of bovine tuberculosis (TB) infection in your herd.

  • Sheep and goat owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move sheep or goats.

  • The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.

  • Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.

  • Legislation on animal feed applies to a wide range of animal feed businesses and activities. This page contains further guidance on key legislation affecting businesses involved with animal feed.

  • What a cattle movement is, what you need to do before you move cattle, and when you must not move cattle.