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Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Use Sam to submit TB test results online if you are an Official Veterinarian (OV) or Approved TB Tester (ATT).
How to register if you keep up to 49 birds, including any you keep as pets.
Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
Apply online for a CPH number for land or buildings you'll use to keep livestock, including those kept as pets, in England.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for 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.
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.
How to report sheep and goat movements to the Livestock Information Service.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
Use this service to apply for a temporary land association (TLA) or temporary county parish holding (tCPH) number. This is needed when you temporarily keep livestock on someone else's land.
Information on BTV-3 vaccines for keepers and vets, including rules for reporting vaccinations and keeping records.
Livestock keepers must use this service to report using the BTV-3 vaccine in England, Scotland and Wales.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
What livestock keepers must do when they intend to use someone else's land or buildings temporarily.
Get a breed code to register a cattle, bison or buffalo birth.
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.
Use this service to tell the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) about a change to your kept bird record or to confirm your details every 12 months.
Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.
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