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How to report and record pig movements and when to follow the standstill rule.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
List of sheep and goat tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
Information about Sevington BCP and the checks that take place there.
When and how to replace lost or damaged tags and what to record in your holding register.
APHA detects and investigates new and re-emerging diseases in animals in England and Wales.
When and how to identify your kids and goats with tags.
Technical information about the import requirements for animal by-products (ABPs) or products not for human consumption, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
How to apply for an environmental permit if you rear pigs and poultry intensively, including how to comply with and change the permit.
When and how to complete your annual sheep and goat inventory and how to submit it.
Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.
Where Great Britain will accept verifiable PDF GB health certificates from, to import live animals and animal products through TRACES or other systems.
How to meet expected welfare, health and safety standards in the horse industry if keeping horses for commercial purposes in the UK.
When and how to take samples for the salmonella national control programme (NCP) if you’re an egg producer, and what happens if a laying flock tests positive.
Clarifications on the certification of animal products for imports of medium risk animal products, for use by vets, importers and border officials.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
Information for camelid keepers on reporting suspected bluetongue cases. How to identify and move your camelids.
Cattle owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move their animals.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing pet food and feed for other animals, including fish bait, to Great Britain.
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