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Use this general licence to move animals from anywhere in England to anywhere else in England.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
When and how to replace lost or damaged tags and what to record in your holding register.
Private veterinary surgeons (PVS) can use this service to report the prescription of a BTV-3 vaccination.
You should use this licence to move poultry and other captive bird carcasses for disposal from premises in a protection zone or surveillance zone in England and Wales.
Find out which birds and animals may be spared from culling during an outbreak of an exotic animal disease.
Information about Sevington BCP and the checks that take place there.
When and how to identify your kids and goats with tags.
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) contact details for private vets, Official Veterinarians, and others in an official capacity.
List of designated slaughterhouses to use for bird flu restricted premises.
This licence allows you to move carcasses and samples from live poultry or other captive birds.
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
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.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing meat and other meat products for human consumption to Great Britain.
What cattle keepers must do with the barcode labels sent by the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) and how to get more if you run out.
How to order official cattle ear tags, what to do if your animal is untagged, its tags have been damaged or it has been tagged incorrectly.
Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.
When and how to test for salmonella if you breed chickens, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).
How to get and maintain an ATT qualification, and what to do if you want to end your authorisation.
Field Officers may visit your holding to check that you’re following the rules for cattle, bison and buffalo identification and record keeping.
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