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  • Ban on XL Bully dogs

    The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Apply for an export health certificate

    Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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  • Certify an export health certificate

    Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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  • Animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities

    Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Get 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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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  • XL Bully conformation standard

    How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Licensing process for keeping primates

    Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Transporting animals in Great Britain

    Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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  • Licence conditions for primate keepers (Schedule 1)

    Guidance for local authorities on licence conditions and keepers’ responsibilities for privately kept primates.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Foxes, moles and mink: how to protect your property from damage

    How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.

    • From: Natural England
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  • Code of practice for the welfare of dogs

    This document provides advice on owning a dog.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Boarding for cats or dogs licence (England)

    How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Importing live animals, animal products and high risk food and feed of non-animal origin from non-EU countries to Great Britain

    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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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  • Slaughter poultry, livestock and rabbits for home consumption

    How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Standards of modern zoo practice

    The minimum standards that zoos are expected to meet.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Commercial use of endangered species: check if you need an Article 10 CITES certificate

    Check if you need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.

    • From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 1 others
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  • Report farm animal welfare concerns

    How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.

    • From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 1 others
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  • Dog breeding licence (England)

    How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Find a professional to certify export health certificates

    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.

    • From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
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  • Contact VMD

    How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.

    • From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate
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