HSA recognises Glasgow scientist for work to improve animal welfare
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has announced that Dr Dorothy McKeegan from the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for her groundbreaking research into the welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) and her outstanding and sustained contribution to protecting animal welfare at slaughter or killing. Dr McKeegan has had an exceptional career leading applied animal welfare research...
Farmer helps promote Scotch Lamb PGI to Morrisons shoppers
A Midlothian sheep farmer swapped his fields for the aisles to support a campaign promoting Scotch Lamb PGI. Peter Eccles of Saughland Farm near Pathhead recently attended Morrisons in Portobello, tempting shoppers with a taste of the versatile meat as part of the Scotch Lamb PGI sampling roadshow, delivered by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Hoping to educate consumers on the benefits of enjoying Scotch Lamb as a tasty and versatile...
NSA welcomes advancement in traceability work
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it is pleased and encouraged that Defra has now fully approved the funding for a new statutory multi-species livestock traceability service, giving the mandate for the design and delivery of the service to a newly formed company, Livestock Information Ltd, created by AHDB. This is the culmination of the work done over the last two years by TDUG (the Traceability Design Users Group) working on...
Brexit deal agreed with EU negotiators
A deal has been agreed on Brexit between EU and UK negotiating teams in time before a meeting of European leaders. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted saying: ‘We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control.’ However, the Northern Ireland DUP has cast doubt on its success, saying they still cannot support it. In an earlier statement it confirmed that DUP could not back proposals as things stand. Following the PM’s...
Frontmatec appoints new CEO
Jens Kristensen has been appointed CEO for the Frontmatec Group. In addition, Mr Kristensen will assume the responsibility of the COO position. Frontmatec is a worldwide supplier of red meat processing systems and the company report that it has grown significantly over recent years, both organically and through the acquisition of other companies. Annual sales today are in excess of EUR 240 million with more than 1,200 employees. In a...
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