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Do not use this service to report:

• suspected bird flu
• dead wild birds
• dead animals or owneranimals firston roads
• something you’ve seen on social media

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What happens next

We carefully assess the evidence and risks in each report. If we need more information, we’ll contact you using the details you gave us.

We will not be able to let you know the outcome of your report.

How we investigate your report

An APHA inspector may visit the location to check on the animal’s welfare, depending on the nature of the concern and if we have the information we need. If the issue needs urgent intervention, an inspector may visit within 24 hours.

Inspectors can also arrange to visit the location with the local authority, who are responsible for making decisions such as prosecutions.

Depending on the circumstances, inspectors may: 

• advise the farmer or animal keeper of their legal requirement to look after the animals’ welfare 
• support the local authority if they decide it’s appropriate to take enforcement actions or seek prosecution

APHA does not refer animal welfare reports directly to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Read the privacy notice for more information.

Scotland and Wales

This service is for reports in England only.

If you’re in:

• Wales, telephone: 03003 038 268
• Scotland, telephone: 03000 600 704