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Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you’re importing from a non-EU country to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the import rules and inspection rate…
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How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Guidance on the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory testing services and prices for animal disease diagnosis.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
How to legally carry out slaughter without stunning in accordance with religious rites, including how to restrain and bleed the animal.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
What you must do to prevent water pollution when you manage organic manures, manufactured fertiliser, soil and livestock.
Find out how to claim for animal health and welfare reviews and endemic disease follow-ups.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
Use these general licences to move animals and germinal product from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland or Wales (EXD603, EXD608, EXD627, EXD639, EXD656, EXD657(S), EXD658, EXD 657(W)).
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve National Landscapes, National Parks and the Broads.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
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