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Find out when and how to take samples, and what happens if one of your flocks tests positive.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
Guidance for competent authorities submitting a residue control plan and test results to Defra for exports of products of animal origin for human consumption to Great Britain.
Webinars on changes to importing food and drink, including composite food and fishery products from the EU to Great Britain.
This legally binding Order, which is enforced by Defra, comes into force 1 October 2012.
Guidance for the operators of slaughterhouses in England on how to comply with the rules on the mandatory use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).
Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms.
Find out how to apply for EU Attestations of Equivalence (AoE) for the export of GB hops and hops products to the EU or movement to NI
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing fish oil that is not for human consumption to Great Britain.
A collection of posters about foot and mouth disease.
Statement of GCA understanding of best practice in relation to forecasting, under paragraph 10 of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (the Code) and Promotions including taking due care when ordering for Promotions, under …
General authorisation for Official Veterinarians and Approved Tuberculin Testers to carry out pre- and post-movement testing of cattle to control the spread of bovine TB.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 3 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
This notice is to inform you of the frozen beef and veal (GATT) import quota. Details of the quota and quantity available are shown in Annex 1.
This notice is to inform you of the cereal import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown at Annex 1.
This notice is to inform you of the pigmeat import quotas. Details of the quotas and quantities available are shown in in Annex 1.
Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of this bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.
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