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NFU Scotland is fighting for a bright and profitable future for Scotland’s Livestock farmers. Thousands of farms and crofts in Scotland are responsible for the production and management of the national cattle herd and sheep flock.
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Charlie Adam
Livestock Committee Chairman

To contact Charlie, please email john.armour@nfus.org.uk

John Armour
Livestock Policy Manager
T:  0131 472 4005
M:  07920 018621
E:  john.armour@nfus.org.uk.

John is on Twitter at @NFUSJohn
Penny Johnston

Penny Johnston
Animal Health & Welfare, Pigs & Poultry
Policy Manager
T:  0131 472 4021
M: 07818 612615
E:  penny.johnston@nfus.org.uk

 
Key Links
Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board
AHDB's role is to help improve the efficiency and competitiveness of various agriculture and horticulture sectors within the UK. Its statutory functions encompass meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England; horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain; cereals and oilseeds in the UK.
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BCMS CTS Online
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Blackface Sheep Breeders Association
The Blackface Sheep Breeders Association aims to encourage the breeding of Blackface Sheep and to further the interests of its members and of the breed in all possible ways.
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British Cattle Movement Service
The British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) is the body responsible for entering details of cattle registrations, movements and deaths onto the database. This site provides access to teh Cattle Tracing System On Line.
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British Veterinary Association
We are the national representative body for the veterinary profession with over 11,500 members. Our main functions are developing and delivering policy affecting the profession, promoting and protecting the profession in matters proposed by government and other external bodies, provision of services to our members.
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Cattle Information Service
The CIS is farmer-owned and farmer-controlled. Involving all the leading cattle organisations, our objective is to improve standards of service, accuracy and value throughout all dairy herd management information practices.
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Moredun Research Institute - Battle of the Bugs – Bringing key biosecurity messages to life
Following the success of the War of the Worms, Moredun were delighted to join forces once again with animator Selina Wagner (Blobina Animations) to create another engaging short film.  Battle of the Bugs highlights the key biosecurity messages that are a critically important part of disease prevention and control. It focuses on sheep scab and BVD as examples of biosecurity in practice and its importance to farm profitability.
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Moredun Research Institute - Parasitic Worms
Parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE), caused by infection of the gut with parasitic nematodes, is one of the most important diseases for both Scottish sheep and beef cattle farmers from both a financial and a welfare perspective. The parasitic nematode Teladorsagia circumcincta is endemic in temperate regions of the world and is currently the major cause of parasitic PGE in sheep in the UK. Ostertagia ostertagi  is the major pathogenic species affecting cattle.
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Quality Meat Scotland
QMS's core function is to work with the Scottish red meat industry to improve its efficiency and profitability and to maximise its contribution
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Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF)
RMIF's aim is to help everybody involved in the red meat supply chain to adapt their businesses to all the inevitable challenges ahead, particularly post CAP reform and in the face of growing globalisation.
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Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland


The Society was founded in 1784 to promote the regeneration of rural Scotland, as well as the preservation of its poetry, language and music. Today, in the 21st century, the Society is for people who value the rural areas of Scotland. It is for people who enjoy the finest products of our land-based and allied industries. And it is for everyone who supports the very best standards in agriculture, forestry and stewardship of the countryside, which are such an essential part of our heritage - and our future.
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ScotEID
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The NFU Scotland Livestock Committee are active at considering and lobbying on all issues relevant to Livestock farming in Scotland.

In this section, you can find the latest on NFU Scotland’s work on Livestock – including Business Guide Updates, News, and more.

Ensuring that Livestock producers receive support

Requesting that support scheme requirements are clear

Pushing for simplification of animal movement requirements

Working with industry to boost sales of Scottish Beef and Lamb

Promoting the needs of the livestock sector through the Brexit process

Reinforcing the high health status of Scottish livestock
Business Guides
Call for Evidence on Controlling Live Exports for Slaughter and to Improve Animal Welfare During Transport After the UK Leaves the EU – Individual Members to Respond

18-04-2018

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a call for evidence on animal transport following DEFRA...

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Phase 4 of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Eradication Scheme Fully Implemented

27-03-2018

As the details of Phase 5 of the BVD implementation scheme are finalised it has been announced that the outstanding measures...

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EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

20-03-2018

New regulations come into force on 25 May 2018 and will affect any individuals or organisations that hold personal data...

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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Consultation on Phase 5 of the Eradication Scheme

24-01-2018

NFUS has been involved with the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea eradication from the beginning and sits on the BVD advisory group. ...

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Related News
Success for Union Lobbying as Permanent Changes to Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme Agreed

19-04-2018

NFU Scotland has welcomed today’s announcement from Scottish Government of permanent changes to rules within the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme. ...

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Union to Argue in Brussels for End to Mercosur Beef Negotiations

18-04-2018

NFU Scotland will be in Brussels next week to add its voice to those calling for the European Commission to postpone...

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Call for Supermarket Commitment to Scottish Lamb

15-02-2018

NFU Scotland has written to all major supermarkets asking them to commit to offering tasty Scottish lamb this Easter. ...

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Livestock Committee in Favour of Mandatory Sheep Carcase Classification but with Caveats

29-01-2018

NFU Scotland is backing the Scottish Government’s proposed introductions of mandatory sheep carcase classification and price reporting but with caveats attached. ...

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Union Calls for Temporary Changes to Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme to be Made Permanent

21-12-2017

NFU Scotland is calling for the temporary changes made to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) for this year to...

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Industry Group to Drive Forward Cattle EID

18-12-2017

Scottish Bovine EID Stakeholder Group push for voluntary Electronic Identification pilot by the end of 2018 ...

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