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Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.
How and when to identify pigs (livestock and pets) with ear tags, ear tattoos or slap marks so they can be traced.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in England and Wales
The rules you must follow to make sure deer can be traced to help prevent and contain disease.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in Scotland.
A new agreement with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will see them support Brand Scotland in the US and around the world.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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