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271 animals to be slaughtered following ID regulation breach

Scottish Gov inspectors say animals were found to be unidentifiable and untraceable and can no longer enter the food chain

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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More than 270 animals on a farm in Fife will be slaughtered following a breach of cattle ID rules
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More than 270 animals on a farm in Fife will be slaughtered following a breach of cattle ID rules

More than 270 animals on a farm in Fife are to be slaughtered after Scottish Government Inspectors found non-compliance with regulations. Cattle keepers are legally required to report all cattle movements...

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