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How vets in England and Wales can submit carcases to APHA for a post-mortem examination.
How to use ‘on hold’ health claims that are still under consideration in the EU in Great Britain.
Rules on restraining methods, stunning pens, captive bolt, gas and electrical stunning equipment, bleeding animals and shackling and hoisting animals.
Invited applicants can apply for a grant to improve or expand slurry storage capacity and to cover stores.
Use this licence to move live animals out of one bluetongue restricted zone into another bluetongue restricted zone.
Guidance for exporters in EU and non-EU countries on how to complete health certificates to export animals and animal products to Great Britain.
A collection of leaflets, videos and posters about bluetongue virus.
When and how to replace lost or damaged tags and what to record in your holding register.
For each species, you can have up to 3 follow-ups on any number of herds or flocks, as part of your IAHW agreement.
Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates.
Cattle, pig and sheep farmers who enter into an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement must follow the IAHW agreement terms and conditions.
How to order official cattle ear tags, what to do if your animal is untagged, its tags have been damaged or it has been tagged incorrectly.
Use this service to notify the Environment Agency if you plan to construct a new or substantially enlarge an existing silage, slurry or agricultural fuel oil store, or store field silage on a new site.
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) contact details for private vets, Official Veterinarians, and others in an official capacity.
Information for agreement holders about transferring all or part of a Countryside Stewardship agreement to another person.
Information for camelid keepers on reporting suspected bluetongue cases. How to identify and move your camelids.
When and how to complete your annual sheep and goat inventory and how to submit it.
How to report and record pig movements and when to follow the standstill rule.
What you must do to carry out a risk assessment if you're a farmer applying for a bespoke permit for intensive farming.
Guidance on food safety and hygiene requirements that apply in the various situations in which wild game is hunted and supplied for human consumption.
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