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Guidance for EU exporters, exporters from the rest of the world and UK importers, on how to import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
How to spot Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Guidance for Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to claim a revenue or capital payment.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
How to manage water use, levels, drainage and irrigation, and avoid pollution from waste water and sheep dip.
Defra’s Secretary of State has permitted the use of this bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine within the United Kingdom, subject to licence.
If you’re an existing Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement holder, read how the end of cross compliance affects your agreement.
Rules and standards for running an approved breeding programme and keeping a breed book or register of purebred animals, hybrid pigs and germinal products.
Farm software companies that have successfully passed testing for the Cattle Tracing Service (CTS) Web Services.
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
How to keep farmed sheep, and your responsibilities for their health, housing and feed.
What individuals or organisations need to know and do before they apply to become a facilitator, and how to manage the Grant Funding Agreement (GFA).
Details of poultry establishments that are approved members of the Poultry Health Scheme (PHS).
How to apply for approval to operate a bovine TB isolation unit for cattle in England and Wales, and the conditions to follow.
How to spot scrapie, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
The terms and conditions for paying the common user charge.
Provides best practice advice on minimising the risk of causing pollution while protecting natural resources.
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