Resources ⋆ Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland

Consultation: A call for evidence on controlling live exports for slaughter and to improve animal welfare during transport after the UK leaves the EU

By IAAS
on April 19, 2018

The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is calling for evidence to seek views and information on all aspects of animal welfare in transport.

Livestock markets back to business in record time after adverse weather

By IAAS
on March 7, 2018

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.

Time to act on electronic identification says IAAS conference

By IAAS
on March 6, 2018

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...

Live export of livestock crucial for competitive marketplace, according to IAAS

By IAAS
on February 27, 2018

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...

IAAS welcomes UK support for proposals to change TSE regulations on splitting over year sheep carcases

By IAAS
on February 2, 2018

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.