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Code of recommendations and guidance for laying hens, meat chickens, ducks, turkeys and other birds bred on farms.
Guidance for enforcement authorities who use penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences.
The monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) standard that applies to holders of environmental permits who must monitor liquid flow (sewage or trade effluent).
This guide supports anyone who wants to plan, design and create new woodland in England.
Information for egg producers, deliveries, collectors and packing centres to follow the law on registration, marketing and stamping of eggs.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.
How to spot Echinococcus multilocularis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent its spread.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Information on Biosecurity Measures Plans, their importance, and why they are a requirement of Authorisation. Use this page to access standardised BMP modules.
As a risk management authority (RMA) you can appraise your FCERM project, prepare your business case and submit it for technical and financial approval.
Information on how statistics on energy performance of buildings are compiled.
Find out how to prepare written assessments to collect paper and card with other dry recyclables. Assessments will be required from March 2025 or March 2026, depending where you collect from.
When you can get permission to catch eel or elver by trap or net in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
Strong stream advice, river conditions, reach closures and restrictions affecting boaters on Anglian waterways.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
Sheep dip is a hazardous substance – follow this code to reduce the risk of groundwater pollution when you use, store and dispose of dip.
What you need to do when sheep and goats pass through your premises, including updating your holding register and reporting movements.
Legal requirements for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet.
Find out when and how to report a notifiable tree pest or disease in the UK, and information on services such as Tree Alert, TreeCheck and Observatree.
Spreading slurry and milk on agricultural land: Environment Agency advice in exceptional circumstances such as extreme weather.
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