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Keeping the Industry Informed

Tracking the market, sharing insights

We work with producers and the supply chain to increase productivity and profitability throughout the red meat value chain.

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Our deadweight data is supplied by AHDB on a weekly basis and the auction data is supplied to us daily by IAAS, allowing the industry to closely track developments in the beef, lamb and pork markets.

QMS Annual Review 2023

QMS Annual Review 2023

Topic Sheet - Genetics

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) in partnership with Signet Breeding has invested in cutting-edge research that shows genomic accuracy is higher than relying on phenotypic data alone . Genomic breeding values (GBVs) allow farmers to predict the genetic potential of their animals even in the absence of performance data, although the most powerful insights come when both data types are combined.

QMS Impact Summary April-September 2024

Impact Summary April-September 2024

QMS market update Feb to Apr 2025

QMS market update Feb to Apr 2025

QMS Pigs Quarterly Vet Report Apr 25

20250404 QMS Pigs Quarterly Vet Report Apr 25

QMS Export Directory

QMS 2526 Corporate Business Plan

QMS Corporate Business Plan 2025-2026

20250120 Membership Rules January 25

Update to logos, removal of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb

20250120 How the Scheme works v1rev5 January 25

Monitor Farm Specialist Support Procurement Framework April 25 March 27 1

Monthly market update Jan- Feb 2025

Monthly market update Jan- Feb 2025

QMS Board Meeting 20th February 2025 - Minutes

QMS Board Meeting 20th February 2025 - Minutes

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