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Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
How to apply for a licence to move Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted cattle to or from a farm or premises in England.
What a movement is, who needs to report moves, and how to prepare to move sheep and goats.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Sheep and goat owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move sheep or goats.
How to register or re-register your holding with the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) and what to do if your details change.
How to apply for, correct or replace a cattle passport and what to do if you miss the application deadline or it has not arrived.
Request a user ID and password for CTS Web Services
Who to contact if you keep livestock (including as pets) when your registered details change.
Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers, Veterinary Professionals and Wholesalers.
Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
The rules to follow when you are moving, freezing or storing germinal product (semen, ova or embryo) in the bluetongue restricted zone.
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
Guidance on managing the public health consequences of TB in cattle and other animals.
Information for anyone who is already consuming or is considering consuming raw drinking milk or raw cream.
Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.
How to apply for an environmental permit if you rear pigs and poultry intensively, including how to comply with and change the permit.
What you must record in your holding register (also known as a herd register or farm records), when you must do this and what you can use for your records.
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
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