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What breed societies and organisations need a zootechnical certificate for, and what information it must include.
Find out what documentation you need after a review, so you can make a claim.
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
What to do if the livestock manure produced on your farm is likely to exceed the amount you're allowed to spread on your land in an NVZ (farm limit).
How to care for animals on farms and in transport in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Sheep dip is a hazardous substance – follow this code to reduce the risk of groundwater pollution when you use, store and dispose of dip.
Find out if your land is in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) and how to appeal.
Details of poultry establishments that are approved members of the Poultry Health Scheme (PHS).
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 3 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing fats that are not for human consumption to Great Britain.
Cattle keepers must only buy ear tags from suppliers that have been approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Rules food businesses should follow for any meat produced from poultry or farmed game birds originating within a disease control zone.
List of countries (and their inspection bodies) with AIS status for importing fruit and vegetables into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Find out how you could do the SFI actions for farmland wildlife on improved grassland.
Find the activity codes needed to apply for a Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) licence.
How to get and maintain an ATT qualification, and what to do if you want to end your authorisation.
Guidance on the main diseases that affect cattle, disease prevention and legal controls in place to protect cattle health.
What you must do when sheep and goats arrive for slaughter, including identification checks, and recording and reporting movements.
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
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