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Proposals to introduce enhanced bovine TB surveillance and control measures in the High Risk and Edge Areas of England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Proposals to introduce more effective control measures to reduce the risk of TB in non-bovine animals.
Seeking views on proposed changes to the 2012 Fisheries Concordat between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Relates to 2015 proposed changes to the method of applying a discount to full cost charges for meat hygiene and welfare at slaughter official controls.
How the government and industry will work to boost UK food and drink exports.
Advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers in licensed badger control areas in 2016.
Updated data on the current breed status for cows, sheep, horses, pigs, goats and llamas/alpacas present in the UK.
Find out how to comment on badger control licence applications or expressions of interest in Cheshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.
Seeking views on proposals to update the licensing criteria for badger control in England. This would apply to applications from 2016.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Seeking views and evidence that will be used to inform future decisions on reducing the risk of TB, particularly to farmed non-bovine animals.
Seeking views on if migrant veterinary surgeons from the EU must demonstrate the necessary knowledge of English to practise in the UK.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the proposal to reform the existing system of on farm animal welfare guidance.
Seeking views on options for reducing the unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under finfish and shellfish sectors.
Seeking views on improving Bovine TB controls in England, including post-movement tests for cattle moving to the Low Risk Area (LRA) of England.
Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on the outcome the badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire and Dorset in 2015.
Information and data on monitoring of the badger culls to control Bovine Tuberculosis in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset in 2015.
The plan sets out how the UK will tackle 4 key aquaculture growth challenges using support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
Updated framework providing support to local authorities carrying out their legal duties under animal health and welfare legislation.
This is the 11th review of controls on imports of animals and animal products (April 2012 to March 2014).
Seeking views on proposals to update the regulations for trading in endangered species in the United Kingdom.
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