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North East rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
From 1 January 2026 two routes will be available to support the supply of veterinary medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitat.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers and Wholesalers.
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
How to import or move animal by-products from the EU to Great Britain.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects.
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Sheep and goat owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move sheep or goats.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
How land managers can combine biodiversity units and nutrient credits, and sell them alongside other environmental payments.
From 1 January 2026 the Government is introducing two routes for sourcing medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
Sign up to receive the latest news on exotic notifiable animal disease outbreaks in Great Britain.
Find out about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), including how to report sightings.
How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.
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