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Check if a breed of cattle, sheep, goat, pig or equine is eligible for native breed support payments under the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.
The NBS list recognises UK native breeds of livestock (cattle, sheep,…
Definition of a breed for the purpose of the UK National Breed Inventory…
Summary of the work carried out by the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce (ESRT).
Introduction The third year of the England Species Reintroductions…
Introduction The second year of the England Species Reintroductions…
The England Species Reintroduction Taskforce was fully established at its…
Confirmed cases of wild birds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in Great Britain.
Trends of population indices for UK butterflies.
Preliminary outbreak assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Greece and Cyprus.
Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) opinion on the animal welfare implications of both farmed and wild-caught fur.
Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and the UK.
A qualitative assessment of the risk of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) entering Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states, and of it then spreading.
Quarterly reports about new and emerging diseases in sheep and goats.
Quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in Great Britain.
This paper outlines data-driven spatial analysis used to assess areas of land across England that meet the 30by30 criteria or have potential to meet the criteria in the future.
Animal Sentience Committee’s views on animals as sentient beings in relation to the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.
The Animal Sentience Committee's views on the restriction of lead in ammunition.
Quarterly reports about new and emerging diseases in cattle.
Reporting against VMD published standards up to 31 March 2026.
An assessment of measures taken in England between 2019 to 2024 to support the conservation status of certain habitat types and species, including wild birds.
Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for lumpy skin disease in Europe.
Details of a notification to release a precision bred pea plant in England.
Quarterly reports about new and emerging diseases in pigs.
Monthly reporting against service standards for answering general enquiries.
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