News by year
News
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Suspension of muirburn
7 April, 2020
On Wednesday 1 April 2020 the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. The Bill puts in place measures to address the threats posed by Coronavirus COVID-19.
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Guidance on statutory testing of livestock
6 April, 2020
Sheila Voas, Chief Veterinary Officer Scotland, has given the following advice, which will be updated as required
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Farm payment schemes to alleviate COVID-19 pressures
6 April, 2020
Around 7,000 specialist beef producers will benefit from payments worth around £40 million in the coming weeks
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Stay alert against scammers
1 April, 2020
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the public, businesses and organisations with fraudulent emails, texts, telephone calls and messages related to the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus guidance for animal owners and beekeepers published
31 March, 2020
Guidance for animal owners related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been published by the Scottish Government.
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Area Office update
30 March, 2020
From Monday 30 March, all Area Offices are moving to an answer machine service.
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Single Application Form submission window COVID-19 update
25 March, 2020
The Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate (ARE) is continually monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and we will continue to review the situation and provide updates when necessary.
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Restricted inspection activity
20 March, 2020
We have suspended inspections where there is a requirement for close contact with customers.
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Area Offices closed
19 March, 2020
Offices will be restricted to staff and booked appointments only until further notice.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) - tagging round for autumn born animals
10 March, 2020
A tagging selection for calves born in autumn 2019 has now been made.