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How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
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 manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Find out how much nitrogen you can use on your land and how to plan and record your fertiliser use in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ).
Register of nutrition and health claims that may be made in commercial communications in Great Britain.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Thursday 15 May 2025
List of priority habitats and species in England (鈥楽ection 41 habitats and species鈥�) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Import risk categories under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for animals or animal products you鈥檙e importing from a non-EU country to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the import rules and inspection rate鈥�
Find an approved UK border control post (BCP) to check the animals, animal products or high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) in your consignment.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.
Get free bluetongue testing for your animals if you're in a bluetongue zone.
Guidance on intensified official controls and imposed checks at the EU border. Understand what happens, who to contact and what you need to do.
What land use codes to use when declaring land in a rural payments application such as Countryside Stewardship or the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Register and manage your access to EHC Online using Government Gateway and your Defra account.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
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