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The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Official vets and inspectors in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
What you must do to protect the welfare of animals during transport.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
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