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Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
Form to pre-notify APHA of your import of products of animal origin (POAO) if safeguard measures are in place because of a new or emerging disease.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
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.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How to manage tuberculosis (TB) in your non-bovine animals, when you can move them, and how to get compensation if you slaughter them.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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