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Animal and Plant Health Agency — publications from its own official source.
Publications 56
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FOI release: FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: July 2026
Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulation responses published by Animal and Plant Health Agency in July 2026.
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FOI release: FOI/EIR responses published by APHA: September 2026
Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulation responses published by Animal and Plant Health Agency in September 2026.
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Research: Bovine TB epidemiology and surveillance in Great Britain 2025
Analysis of the results of bovine tuberculosis epidemiology and surveillance in England and Great Britain in 2025.
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Research: Bovine TB: epidemiology reports 2025
Descriptive reports on the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in the Low Risk Area (LRA) and selected focus counties of England.
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Guidance: Bird gatherings: specific licence conditions
Specific licence conditions to hold a bird gathering of poultry or other captive birds in England.
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Apply for a bird gathering licence
Use this service to notify APHA of a bird gathering under a general licence or apply for a specific licence for gatherings of poultry or other captive birds in England.
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Emerging Shamonda virus detected in Jersey
APHA has detected Shamonda virus in cattle in Jersey and continues to work with UK and international partners to improve understanding of the spread and impact.
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100 years of Newcastle disease research at APHA
The event marked the centenary of Newcastle disease research and explored the future of global disease surveillance, control and innovation.
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Government steps up Bluetongue response
New vet-led approach will give farmers faster diagnosis of the disease, cutting waiting times for confirmation of bluetongue cases.
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Statutory guidance: General licence to move breeding cattle from a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in the free area of Scotland to live (EXD697(GB))
Use this licence to move breeding cattle out of a bluetongue restricted zone to a final destination in Scotland to live.
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Statutory guidance: General licence to move sheep, non-breeding animals of other species and all slaughter animals from a bluetongue restricted zone to the free area of Scotland (EXD698(GB))
Use this licence to move sheep, non-breeding animals of other species and all slaughter animals from a bluetongue Restricted Zone (RZ) to the free area of Scotland.
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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
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Bluetongue: latest situation
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.
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Guidance: Alerts for vets: emerging and endemic disease alert system (EEDAS)
Alerts issued by APHA’s endemic and emerging disease alert system (EEDAS) for vets working with livestock.
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Statutory guidance: General licence to move germinal product from a bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland (EXD656(GB))
Use this licence to move germinal product from a bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland.
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Guidance: Official veterinary surgeon (OVS) notes
Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.
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Statutory guidance: Bird flu: licence to move and spread used poultry litter, manure and slurry in a protection or surveillance zone (EXD353(HPAI)(GB))
General licence to move from premises and spread poultry litter, manure and slurry in a protection or surveillance zone in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Statutory guidance: General licence for the movement of poultry and other captive bird carcasses for disposal from premises in a protection zone or surveillance zone in England, Wales or Scotland (EXD339(HPAI)(GB))
You should use this licence to move poultry and other captive bird carcasses for disposal from premises in a protection zone or surveillance zone in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Guidance: How to apply for an export health certificate (EHC)
Guidance for exporters in England, Scotland and Wales on applying for an export health certificate.
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Guidance: Other live animals - Import Information Notes
Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing other live animals or genetic material to Great Britain.
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Guidance: Using export health certificate (EHC) online: certifier guidance
Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates.
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Apply to move animals out of bluetongue zones
Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.
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Bluetongue: moving, freezing and storing germinal product
The rules to follow when you are moving, freezing or storing germinal product (semen, ova or embryo) in the bluetongue restricted zone.
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Register as a keeper of less than 50 poultry or other captive birds
How to register if you keep up to 49 birds, including any you keep as pets.
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Guidance: Poultry valuation tables
Poultry valuation tables outline the value of poultry in Great Britain.
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Research: Newcastle disease in Europe
Preliminary outbreak assessments for Newcastle disease in Europe.
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Statutory guidance: Bird flu: licence to move table eggs into, within or out of a protection or surveillance zone in England, Scotland or Wales (EXD243(HPAI)(GB))
You should use this licence to move table eggs into, within or out of a protection or surveillance zone.
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Research: Salmonella in animals and feed in Great Britain
Reports of salmonella in livestock, dogs, birds and wildlife in Great Britain.
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Guidance: Eggs marketing: guidance on the legislation
Information for egg producers, deliveries, collectors and packing centres to follow the law on registration, marketing and stamping of eggs.
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Guidance: Accessibility statement for the export health certificates service
This statement explains how accessible the export health certificates online service is.
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Guidance: Plant Varieties and Seeds Gazette
Information on practices and procedures covered under the Plant Varieties Act 1997, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations 1998 and the Seeds Regulations 2001.
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Guidance: Accessibility statement for export health certificate service
This statement explains how accessible the Get an export health certificate service is, and known accessibility issues with its documents.
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Get an export health certificate
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.
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Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS)
Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
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Guidance: Find a professional to certify export health certificates
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.
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Research: Bird flu (avian influenza): cases in wild birds
Confirmed cases of wild birds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in Great Britain.
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Export or move food, drink and agricultural products
What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.
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Export or move livestock and poultry
Rules you need to follow to export cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
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Export or move animal feed or pet food
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
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Export or move animal germplasm (semen, ova and embryos)
What you need to do to export animal germplasm (semen, ova, and embryos).
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Export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products
What you need to do to export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products.
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Export horses and ponies: special rules
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
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Guidance: Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes
Check the air, sea and rail carriers registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to transport assistance dogs with their owners.
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Research: Active disease surveillance: TSE statistics
Statistics on the active disease surveillance of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) and the Compulsory Scrapie Flock Scheme.
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Research: Bluetongue virus in Europe
Preliminary outbreak assessments, qualitative risk assessments and updated situation assessments for bluetongue virus in Europe.
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Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
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Hold a bird gathering in England
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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Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
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Research: Cattle: TSE surveillance statistics
Statistics on the surveillance of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in cattle in the United Kingdom.