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What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
The Secretary of State specifies minimum standards that zoos in England are expected to meet.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
This document provides advice on owning a dog.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep animals safe from bluetongue virus.
Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.
Code of recommendations and guidance for laying hens, meat chickens, ducks, turkeys and other birds bred on farms.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
This document provides advice on owning a horse, pony, donkey or hybrid.
How to manage beaver activities on your land without a licence and when you need a licence.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
How to keep beef cattle and dairy cows on a farm, including your responsibilities for their food and housing.
How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
This Code of Practice (the Code) applies to all cats.
What to do if you think you've seen a wildlife crime.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
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