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Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
Livestock keepers must use this service to report using the BTV-3 vaccine in England, Scotland and Wales.
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
Information on BTV-3 vaccines including permits and licences.
Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
Use these general licences to move animals and germinal product from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland or Wales (EXD603, EXD608, EXD627, EXD639, EXD656, EXD657).
Find out when to test vaccinated animals and how to get private testing.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
Services provided and contact details for Veterinary Investigation Centres (VICs) and surveillance pathology partners in England and Wales.
The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
Access APHA reports, videos, publications and data on livestock, wildlife and small animals in England and Wales.
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
Apply for a specific licence for any movement or activity in a bird flu (avian influenza) disease zone not covered by a general licence.
Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
APHA detects and investigates new and re-emerging diseases in animals in England and Wales.
How vets in England and Wales can submit samples to APHA for non-statutory diagnostic testing.
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it and how to stop it spreading.
How to spot Newcastle disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
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