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How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
These rules apply if you’re bringing pet dogs, cats or ferrets into Great…
You can only use certain travel routes and companies to enter Great…
You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their…
You must get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies before they…
Your pet only needs a rabies blood test if you’re travelling from a…
A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm every time you want to bring it to…
The document you need to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret into Great…
If you’re travelling from the EU or a country that issues pet passports,…
Your pet can enter Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) with an…
You can enter Great Britain with a Great Britain pet health certificate…
When you arrive in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), your pet’s…
If you have a ‘recognised assistance dog’ you can: travel on more routes…
You cannot bring more than 5 pets to Great Britain (England, Wales and…
Contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for more information…
Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
The rules you must follow to make sure deer can be traced to help prevent and contain disease.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
Get certified or uncertified copies of your patent, trade mark or design registration documents to prove that you have intellectual property rights.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
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