LiveScot, the annual livestock occasion held by the Scottish Nationwide Fatstock Membership, passed off in Lanark and was supported by High quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and John Scott Meats.
It showcased the Royal Smithfield Membership Beef Ribs and Saddle of Lamb competitions, with entries judged by Dan Gilmour from Gilmour Butchers.
Gordon Newlands, QMS manufacturers improvement supervisor, stated: “The LiveScot present continues to be a platform for excellence within the beef and lamb sectors, and this 12 months was no exception. The excessive calibre of entries and the dedication of individuals highlights the dedication to high quality throughout the trade.
“We have been delighted to have the chance to indicate our help to the Scottish Nationwide Fatstock Membership and John Scott Meat, who’re extremely valued members of our trade.”
Jason Ward, the final supervisor at John Scott Meat, stated: “We attend LiveScot yearly to purchase livestock, however this 12 months we have been delighted to placed on the Beef Rib and Lamb Saddle competitors. It was a unbelievable alternative for data alternate alongside the provision chain, with many farmers keen to make sure they ship what we and our prospects want.
“The standard of the competitors was extraordinarily spectacular, an ideal showcase for the standard beef and lamb Scottish farmers are producing.”
In a contest that includes sturdy courses of Native & Continental Ribs, the title of Champion went to an Angus from Matthew Currie of Skewbridge, Mouswald, Dumfries. The Reserve championship was additionally an Angus from Tom King.
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