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How to manage the health and welfare of poultry during transport, at market and during slaughter.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
When and how to take samples for the salmonella national control programme (NCP) if you’re an egg producer, and what happens if a laying flock tests positive.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Marketing standards for poultry meat producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
How to market eggs, including rules on registration, egg marking, salmonella control and egg marketing inspections in England and Wales.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
How to register if you keep up to 49 birds, including any you keep as pets.
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