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Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
List of rabies quarantine premises and transporters authorised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Vaccination policy, guidance and authorisation requests for avian influenza vaccination in zoo birds.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten imported veterinary medicines 1 April - 30 June 2023.
Get a licence to sell dead specimens of protected species legally taken from the wild before 30 October 1981.
As an authorised person, use this general licence to keep disabled schedule 4 wild birds for up to 15 days to rehabilitate them.
This document explains what the law is and assists each agency in defining their responsibilities.
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Fees are charged for new marketing authorisation (MA) applications and variations to MAs.
A best practice guide to assist with the design and implementation of Payments for Ecosystem Services schemes.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
How to manage the health and welfare of poultry during transport, at market and during slaughter.
How to keep rabbits on farms and your housing health and feed responsibilities.
Ventilation within your vehicle is important to remove the heat and moisture produced by animals during transport.
Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain animals for scientific or educational purposes.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
This publication provides details of the code of practice that should be used for the responsible use of animal medicines on farms.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
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