Lamb for St Andrew’s Day ‘Lamb Bank’ for Scottish schools announced by Scotland’s Livestock Auctioneers
Over the past 10 years, Scotland’s livestock marts and red meat sector has been promoting Scotch Lamb as the meat to eat to celebrate St Andrew’s Day on 30 November. In a bold move to supply free lamb to...
Read moreScottish marts secure £482m in livestock sales
Livestock sold through Scotland’s auction marts fetched £482.5 million last year, official figures show. Statistics compiled by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) reveal that almost 2.7 million head of livestock were sold by auctioneering firms in 2019. Total...
Read moreSensible steps critical for lower carbon farming
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has reiterated its support for moves towards lower carbon farming as the Scottish Government announced £40m of funding to support climate change ambitions. But Executive Director Neil Wilson has again...
Read moreIAAS supports next generation of auctioneers
Scotland’s newest up-and-coming livestock auctioneers are being backed by the industry’s leaders as they embark on studies that will shape the course of their careers. Four more Scottish students have started work on the renowned Livestock Market Operations and...
Read moreIAAS appoints Executive Director
Critical new role will champion the interests of industry The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has appointed an Executive Director to intensify its fight for the interests of members and the wider livestock industry. Neil Wilson...
Read moreLivestock markets back to business in record time after adverse weather
Scotland’s livestock markets have been praised for their ability to get back to business in record time after last week’s unprecedented weather conditions.
Read moreTime to act on electronic identification says IAAS conference
The benefits of using electronic identification (EID) systems for livestock management was debated at a recent industry conference in Aviemore. Speakers and delegates at the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland’s (IAAS) annual conference last month discussed the...
Read moreLive export of livestock crucial for competitive marketplace, according to IAAS
A debate in the House of Commons on ending the export of live animals for slaughter has sparked fresh calls for live trade to continue in the UK. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is urging...
Read moreIAAS welcomes UK support for proposals to change TSE regulations on splitting over year sheep carcases
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has welcomed a decision by DEFRA to vote in favour of proposed changes to EU TSE regulations. The changes would allow alternative methods of ageing sheep other than dentition.
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