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Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export pet food from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.
The government's summary of an EU proposal to strengthen current EU legislation about the protection for animals during transport and other related operations.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Environment Agency has provided these LRWPs for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Farm Animal Welfare Council review of the welfare implications of the slaughter or killing process: red meat and white meat.
How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine animals, such as horses or donkeys, not intended for slaughter from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) transiting through the EU or Northern Ireland.
Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to move ovine and caprine animals, such as sheep and goats, to Northern Ireland.
Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get.
The licence or certificate you need to slaughter or kill animals, the operations covered and how to apply.
Projects granted during 2016 that have a primary purpose of translational and applied research - animal diseases and disorders.
Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare sets out government’s plans, aims and ambitions across animal welfare.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
How to legally carry out slaughter without stunning in accordance with religious rites, including how to restrain and bleed the animal.
AnimalBiome product seized at East Midlands Airport.
Model health certificates (templates) for competent authorities and exporters in EU and non-EU countries that show import requirements for Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Seeking views on ending live animal exports for slaughter and fattening, starting in or transported through England or Wales, and on further improvements to animal welfare in transport.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Apply online to export processed animal protein (PAP) derived from either ruminants or from both ruminants and non-ruminants, excluding finished pet food, compound feeds, feed premixes, feed supplements or any other products and mixtures containing ruminant PAP as an ingredient...
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