Livestock 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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