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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.
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