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This sets out a comprehensive and balanced package of measures to tackle TB in cattle, badgers and other animals.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
We invited comments - to be considered alongside the responses to the 2010 public consultation - before taking a decision on whether to proceed with a policy of badger control.
This paper sets out the scope and timeframes for an evidence led review on policy of controlling predation on inland fisheries.
This document sets out a framework for how an outbreak of rabies in England and Wales would be managed.
Defra consulted non-formally on a proposal to replace the current paper method of reporting pig movements in England with a pre notification electronic system.
Striking a balance: reducing burdens; increasing responsibility; earning recognition. Report on better regulation in farming and food.
The purpose of this non-formal consultation was to invite the views of stakeholders on an amending regulation which adds 'Polyhalite', a crude salt of potassium, to Schedule 1 of The Fertilisers Regulations 1991.
The UK’s official contribution to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s “First Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources”.
The plan identifies 38 Recommended Actions to help in the protection and sustainable use of our FAnGR,
This report sets out our views on this key policy issue, one that affects all animal keepers in England.
Seeking views on securing a more prosperous fishing industry with sustainable fish stocks and a health marine environment.
The food industry sustainability strategy (FISS) will help the food industry contribute to the UK’s sustainability goal.
The government's response to the reports by Sir Peter North and the Transport Select Committee on drink and drug driving.
Policy proposals for controlling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle include a range of options for badger management by culling and/or vaccination.
This document contains the following information: Memorandum to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee post-legislative assessment of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
This document contains the following information: Annual review of controls on imports of animal products: April 2009 to March 2010.
Factors Defra takes into account when considering vaccination as a disease control measure for an exotic animal disease.
First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government
This document contains the following information: Annual review of controls on imports of animal products: April 2008 to March 2009.
This document contains the following information: Government response to the foot and mouth disease 2007 review.
To reduce and/or maintain the prevalence of Salmonellas of public health significance in breeding flocks of gallus gallus on holdings in the UK.
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