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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.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
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.
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
The minimum standards that zoos are expected to meet.
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.
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.
What you must do to protect the welfare of animals during transport.
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
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.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
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