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How to spot Epizootic haematopoietic necrosis (EHN), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
This booklet examines the fire dangers which are commonly found on farms and identifies simple ways in which risks can be reduced.
Fees to have your consignment checked at a border control post by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Guidance for licensed operators to carry out controlled shooting of badgers in the field.
Standards for acceptable and unacceptable levels of cleanliness for cattle and sheep that are slaughtered.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding on this site.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these terms and conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 2 January 2025.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
How to apply for a licence to hold a market in England and Wales to sell TB restricted cattle for slaughter, and the procedures to follow when a market is held.
The work of the independent committees and working groups helps us ensure that our consumer advice is based on the best and most recent scientific evidence.
Food enzymes authorisation guidance and what you need to submit as part of a food enzyme application.
Legal criteria that genetically modified (GM) feed products must meet to be marketed in the UK.
Ventilation within your vehicle is important to remove the heat and moisture produced by animals during transport.
Importing products of animal origin (POAO) or fishery products has potential hazards, which businesses should be aware of.
The Achieving Business Compliance (ABC) programme's approach to modernising the way food businesses are regulated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by the Food Standards Agency and local authorities.
This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.
Guidance on applying the hygiene regulations to cell-cultivated products
How to spot Bacterial kidney disease (BKD), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Everything you need to know about how to apply for BPS 2020 using a paper form
How Defra processes your personal data when recording Bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccinations
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