Action demanded as abattoir numbers hit all-time low

Since the 1970s abattoir numbers have fallen from around 2,500 to just 200. Now a coalition representing the food and farming groups as well as signatories including Sir Roger Daltrey and Charlie Ireland from Clarkson’s Farm, have written to the Government, urging ministers to recognise local slaughter facilities as essential food and economic infrastructure. Plus concerns over bluetongue vaccine availability for rare breeds and the Scottish Government unveils the latest support scheme guidan...