date:Aug 22, 2014
Shrinking cattle herds and low profitability have spurred the government of Scotland into action to revitalize the country's beef industry.
Headwinds for Scotland's beef industry include declining cattle numbers. Beef cow numbers have fallen by 50,000 head since 2005, and abattoirs have reported a 15 percent reduction in throughput. Both industries struggle with low profitability. In response, the government formed an industry group charged with developing recommendations that will facilitate s