Animal Health and Welfare

Reporting a welfare concern

View who is responsible for what?

If you need to report an emergency welfare or disease control issue please call 01962 833620 or email [email protected]

Out of hours please notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency directly on 03000 200301

Licensing: District Councils are responsible for the licensing of breeders and pet shops - please contact your local district or borough council to report any concerns about these traders or businesses.

Animal disease control - useful information

We play an important role in preventing and managing outbreaks of notifiable animal diseases. Notifiable means that animal keepers must tell certain organisations about suspected outbreaks, depending on the type of disease. We have a number of plans in place to make sure we can respond quickly in an emergency situation.

Free advice on Animals and Agriculture

Farmed animal welfare codes you must comply with

Rabies

Avian flu

Support for farmers

Protecting our borders - reporting illegal imports

Trading Standards plays a vital role in protecting the integrity of the UK's borders regarding animal disease control.

More information on importation of commercial animals

For requirements relating to bringing pet animals into the UK from abroad

Considerations when buying a puppy

Cattle

Horses

Poultry

Pigs

Sheep and goats

Livestock

Animal welfare

Transportation

Food hygiene

Animal feed

Animal diseases

Animal registration

The licensing of performance animals, pet shops and breeders has transferred to the district councils.

Find your local district council

Veterinary medicines

Animal by-products