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How to meet expected welfare, health and safety standards in the horse industry if keeping horses for commercial purposes in the UK.
Information about the welfare of horses on farms and livery yards and how to dispose of waste and fallen stock.
Horses on farms or in stables and livery yards are protected by the Animal…
You may need an environmental permit to store or spread animal waste. When…
At a livery yard, horses are housed and cared for in return for payment,…
You should not transport a horse in a way that may cause it harm or…
If a horse dies or has to be put down on your property, you will have to…
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
Horses, ponies, asses, donkeys and zebras must have a horse passport and it must be with the animal at all times
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
This document provides advice on owning a horse, pony, donkey or hybrid.
How to spot equine viral arteritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to apply for a licence to hire out horses, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to spot equine viral encephalomyelitis, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
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