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APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work to improve animal health and welfare
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
In the event of a bluetongue outbreak, controls will be imposed to prevent the spread of disease via the germinal product from bluetongue-susceptible animals.
Posters to help you raise awareness of the risks of bluetongue.
Sets out the standards of care and accommodation of animals required by the Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986.
Progress made on the commitment to reduce the use of animals in research.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
Letter from Minister, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, to Professor David Main, Chair of the Animals in Science Committee, on commissioned areas of work.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
How the government is meeting its commitment to reduce the use of animals in research.
This document contains the following information: Statistics of scientific procedures on living animals: Great Britain 2008.
This document contains the following information: Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals Great Britain 2001.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
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