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Rules that local authorities in England must follow when registering a premises to produce spring water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
How to spot swine influenza in pigs and humans, and what to do to prevent it and control its spread.
Thunderstorm asthma refers to storm activity triggering an increase in people reporting asthma symptoms and seeking medical attention for breathing issues.
Guidance and resources to help local authorities plan, protect and manage trees and woodland.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding was available. This fund is now closed to new applications.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
When and how to test for salmonella if you breed fattening turkeys, and what happens if a flock tests positive. Testing is part of the salmonella national control programme (NCP).
Read guidance on how to invite users to your Defra account and give them access to Get permission for marine work.
Government incentives for CHP schemes
Use Natural England's advice to protect European sites and find out if your activity or proposal may potentially impact the species and habitats within them.
How to do a responsible species reintroduction or other conservation translocation that involves moving plants, animals or fungi to another location in the wild.
How to spot contagious equine metritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
When you can get permission to catch eel or elver by trap or net in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
How to spot equine viral encephalomyelitis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Farm software companies that have successfully passed testing for the Cattle Tracing Service (CTS) Web Services.
Approval process for gas and electricity meters in Great Britain under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989.
Find a company authorised for handling wood and material affected by Ips typographus.
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