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You may need a licence if you can’t avoid disturbing protected birds and animals to survey, film or photograph them.
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live or germinal products of invertebrates, amphibians or reptiles to Great Britain.
APHA detects and investigates new and re-emerging diseases in animals in England and Wales.
Find out about the unit that oversees the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and how to access information on scientific procedures carried out on animals.
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