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Access APHA reports, videos, publications and data on livestock, wildlife and small animals in England and Wales.
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
The tests you must arrange for bovine TB, what happens if your cattle test positive, when cattle must be slaughtered, and compensation.
How to get authorised as an OV, maintain your authorisation and set up a new practice, and what to do if you will be tuberculin (TB) skin testing.
Guidance for cattle keepers on the bovine TB surveillance testing intervals for areas in England, Wales and Scotland.
Private veterinary surgeons (PVS) can use this service to report the prescription of a BTV-3 vaccination.
How to spot bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
What a cattle movement is, what you need to do before you move cattle, and when you must not move cattle.
Technical information about the import requirements for POAO for human consumption, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
Where Great Britain will accept verifiable PDF GB health certificates from, to import live animals and animal products through TRACES or other systems.
Information to help businesses prepare for a new approach to importing goods to Great Britain under the Border Target Operating Model.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
What counts as a bird gathering, and how to notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
List of sheep and goat tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
How to meet expected welfare, health and safety standards in the horse industry if keeping horses for commercial purposes in the UK.
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.
How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
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