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If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets.
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.
How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.
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