THE SCOTTISH  Government is being urged to consider easing the control regulations for TB testing.
The call comes from the Scottish Beef Cattle Association following a presentation to the association's board of directors by Scotland's chief vet Simon Hall.
The SBCA has welcomed the achievement  of OFT status for Scotland last year but believes it is time to see some changes to the control regulations.

Moredun Director joins Board of Scottish Beef Cattle Association The Board of the S.B.C.A. is delighted to announce that the Director of the Moredun Research Institute Julie Fitzpatrick has joined the Board of the S.B.C.A. as from 27^th May.Welcoming the appointment the President of the S.B.C.A. Mr John Cameron – who is also President of Moredun – said “Julie Fitzpatrick will be a huge asset to our Board and will ensure that the Animal Health & Welfare Interests of our members are discussed and progressed with the help of thoroughly professional input.  Julie is highly regarded in Animal Health matters both within Scotland and on the wider International scene.”    

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IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD CHAIN INFORMATION FOR CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOATS ON 1 JANUARY 2010

The implementation of FCI for cattle, sheep and goats completes the introduction of FCI for all food animal species - from this date FCI must be provided for all animals delivered to slaughterhouses.  This information is an important part of the ‘farm to fork’ approach to food safety – it is of value for slaughterhouse Food Business Operators to inform their food safety management systems and to give assurance that livestock producers have fulfilled their responsibility for protecting public health.