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Animal licensing

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The following all require licensing by a Licensing Authority:

Why do we licence?

To make sure that animals are kept in accommodation suitable in terms of size, construction, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness.
To make sure that animals are adequately supplied with suitable food, drink, and bedding material.
To make sure that animals are adequately exercised.
To make sure that all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent and control the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases.
To make sure that appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals in case of fire or other emergency.

Find out more about the types of animal licence and apply for one.

Last updated: 12 January 2012

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