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Getting official recognition to trade animals and germinal products with other countries on zootechnical terms.
Food business operators bound by the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme must keep traceability records to show the origin of their meat.
Vets can sign up to get text or email alerts from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for animal health threats for livestock and small animals.
How to spot white spot disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Changes to Countryside Stewardship revenue payment rates from January 2023.
Fees charged for the specific activities carried out by the VMD.
How to spot chronic wasting disease (CWD), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Changes to terms and conditions for existing agreement holders.
Find out what a Dairy Producer Organisation (DPO) is, the benefits of becoming or joining one, and check if you meet requirements.
What you must do to carry out a risk assessment if you're a farmer applying for a bespoke permit for intensive farming.
Information for farmers about inspections the Environment Agency carries out on pig and poultry farm structures, records and, maintenance and management plans.
What cattle keepers must do when they import or move cattle into England or Wales, including passport and ear tagging rules.
Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
Criteria for the Environment Agency to use when applying the farming rules for water, particularly for autumn and winter applications of organic manures.
This toolkit helps local authorities and businesses to provide and promote healthier options for food eaten away from home.
Marine Management Organisation duties in relation to Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) and marine licensing
Information about vitamins, minerals and certain other substances that may be added to foods in Great Britain.
Supplementing the guidance contained in the Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
Find out when you can apply ash, shellfish shells and eggshells to land as fertiliser without processing.
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