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ARCHIVE: Legislation, policy and regulations

Defra is responsible for setting legislation, policy, regulations and guidance for a number of food and farming issues. Read more below or find out who implements our policies.

• Animal health and welfare strategy
• Livestock strategy
• Animal welfare act
• Animal gatherings, transport and disease control
• Disposing of animal by-products

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Page last modified: 16 September 2009
Page published: 16 September 2009

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