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Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
We update these lists when we are told of changes. You should check with…
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
Local authorities can grant animal activity licences to an individual…
This guidance is for local authority inspectors in England. You should…
What veterinary businesses and veterinary professionals need to know now that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the final report of its vet services market investigation.
Find out what you must do before you get a pet pig, how to register as a keeper and get a pig walking licence and what you can feed pet pigs.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
How to register and apply for approval as an animal feed business that makes, markets or uses animal feed.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
Access APHA reports, videos, publications and data on livestock, wildlife and small animals in England and Wales.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
Fees for testing animals for disease for export purposes, importing captive birds and Animal Breeding Control (ABC).
Legislation on animal feed applies to a wide range of animal feed businesses and activities. This page contains further guidance on key legislation affecting businesses involved with animal feed.
The FSA is responsible for animal feed legislation which covers the manufacture of feed for non-food producing animals including pet food and pet treats.
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment.
Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.
How to keep pets such as cats and dogs safe from bird flu.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
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