Apply for a licence to keep a wild animal

You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information




Guidance: Guidance for diagnostic investigation of acute mortality with skin scald in pigs – for vets

Guidance on skin scald for veterinarians from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).




Guidance: Deposit Return Scheme: drinks producer and retailer responsibilities

Understand what drinks businesses need to do under the Deposit Return Scheme from 1 October 2027.




Guidance: Schmallenberg virus

Guidance for vets on schmallenberg virus (SBV) from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).




Guidance: Code of Practice: prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms

Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms.