A one-year delay is being sought to new rules in Scotland that require beef suckler cows to achieve a calving index of no more than 410 days to qualify
By Neale McQuistin The Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group has responded in strong opposition to the recommendations in both the DEFRA and Scottish Government consultations on Welfare of Animals at Transport, which closes for submissions this week. According to the group, if implemented, the proposals contained within the consultations would have a devastating impact on Scotland’s red meat supply chain. The cross-industry group, which aims to seek out ways to protect, promote and develop the industry, was established in 2019. Chaired by Quality Meat Scotland’s chair Kate Rowell, the group consists of representatives from across the supply chain including the Scottish Beef Association, NFU Scotland, National Sheep Association Scotland, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, Pig Industry Leadership Group, Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association, and The Institute of Auctioneers & Appraisers in Scotland.