Quality Meat Scotland is looking into a DNA-testing programme to verify Scotch Beef PGI. QMS believes the testing would “defend the integrity of the brand and all that sets it apart from any unscrupulous activity”.
The levy body is currently seeking feedback from different parts of the beef industry in Scotland on the potential merits of introducing a DNA traceability service for all cattle slaughtered in Scotland.
John Armour, NFU Scotland livestock manager, said: “NFU Scotland’s Livestock Committee is keen to learn more from QMS as the proposals develop, but feel positively about what they have heard so far. We will need to hear more on cost and methods of implementation before committing to anything.”
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Quality Meat Scotland is looking into a DNA-testing programme to verify Scotch Beef PGI. QMS believes the testing would “defend the integrity of the brand and all that sets it apart from any unscrupulous activity”.
The levy body is currently seeking feedback from different parts of the beef industry in Scotland on the potential merits of introducing a DNA traceability service for all cattle slaughtered in Scotland.
John Armour, NFU Scotland livestock manager, said: “NFU Scotland’s Livestock Committee is keen to learn more from QMS as the proposals develop, but feel positively about what they have heard so far. We will need to hear more on cost and methods of implementation before committing to anything.”
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