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Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Report farm animal welfare concerns in England to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
Check if you need an Article 10 or Article 60 certificate for commercial use of a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) specimen.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
The minimum standards that zoos are expected to meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
What you must do to protect the welfare of animals during transport.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
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