Guidance: Vaccination of dogs

Updated: Vaccines table updated

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD) position on the authorised vaccination schedule for dogs has been published to help you make an informed decision on the vaccination schedule for your dog.

The table of vaccines lists vaccine products which have been authorised by the VMD.

Vets will use vaccination schedules that are based on the authorised summary of product characteristics (SPC).

However a vet may make the decision to use either a shorter or longer revaccination schedule based on the age, health, or vaccination history of the animal. This is considered to be off-label use of the product and the vet takes responsibility for the decision.

It is recommended that the course of action is agreed with the animal owner.



Guidance: IsItWaste tool: for advice on the by-products and end of waste tests

Updated: We’ve updated information on how to use our Definition of Waste Service to get an opinion on whether your waste derived material can be classed as non-waste.

Use the user guide to:

  • access the IsItWaste tool
  • do a self assessment to help you decide whether your material is likely to be waste
  • ask the Environment Agency Definition of Waste Service for an opinion

The IsItWaste tool is for England only. It’s based on English and Welsh case law. Northern Ireland and Wales may have similar tools.



Collection: Forestry Commission statistical release announcements

Updated: Quarterly update.

Forestry Commission statistical release announcements.



Guidance: Statutory market values for oil

Updated: The daily values for all Category 1 crude oils for September 2018 have been added.

If you’re a participator in a UK oil field, you must use these defined market value rates if you dispose of:

  • crude oil
  • liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs)
  • condensate

Each taxable crude blend has a separate market value. There’s 2 types of crude oil for valuation purposes.

Do not use these rates for arm’s length sales.

Category 1 oil

These are the crude oils valued using Price Reporting Agency data.

The crudes for category 1 are:

  • Brent
  • Ekofisk
  • Flotta
  • Forties
  • Statfjord

This publication shows category 1 values from 2015 to 2018. Earlier years are on the
National Archives website.

Category 2 oil

All other blends (including LPGs and condensates) are classed as category 2.

Category 2 oils are valued using deal data supplied to the Large Business (LB) Oil and Gas Sector in Petroleum Revenue Tax Returns.

The valuation methods used are similar to the way each particular blend is sold at arm’s length, and are agreed with industry.



Guidance: TSE testing of fallen cattle: approved premises

Updated: TSE approved plants documents updated

All fallen (dead) cattle over the age of 48 months must be tested for BSE in line with
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

Premises in Great Britain must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to carry out TSE testing on fallen cattle.