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Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
This series brings together all documents relating to Animals in science statistics
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
APHA detects and investigates new and re-emerging diseases in animals in England and Wales.
You can claim relief to pay no duty or VAT when importing laboratory animals intended for scientific research.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
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.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
How vets in England and Wales can submit carcases to APHA for a post-mortem examination.
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
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