Farmers who have come across dead farm animals on their land that have drowned in the recent floods, but don't belong to them, are advised to contact their local authority.
With the recent devastating floods, a small number of producers saw livestock lost in severely swollen rivers, with the potential for those animals to be washed onto other people's land.
Those who have found drowned animals on their land that do not belong to them can contact their local authority, which will then trace the owner and arrange for the animals to be uplifted. If possible, farmers are being asked to keep a note of the ear tag numbers.
Even if the unidentified carcasses have already been uplifted, farmers should still contact the local authority.
If drowned animals remain on the owner's farm, then farmers should make arrangements for removal and collection of the fallen stock in the usual way.
NFU Scotland's Livestock Committee Chairman Charlie Adam commented: "The recent flooding has damaged many farm businesses across Scotland and we have had some reports of livestock being swept away in the floods. As a result, some members are finding carcasses on their land now that the waters have subsided.
"After speaking to the Scottish Government we now have clear guidance that farmers should contact their local authority if you find someone else's dead animals on your land."
Market round-up
United Auctions sold 342 store heifers at Stirling on Wednesday to a top of 238.1p per kg and an average of 199.8p (-5.9p on the week), while 549 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 253.4p and levelled at 207p (-0.3p). Sixty store, B&W bullocks sold to 146.8p and averaged 119.3p (-7.7p), while 45 store bulls peaked at 233p and levelled at 202.6p.
In the rough ring 133 beef cows averaged 116.3p and 24 dairy cows levelled at 72.8p.
C&D Auction Marts Ltd had 25 prime cattle forward in Dumfries on Wednesday when heifers sold to 220.5p and averaged 199.6p, while bullocks peaked at 215.5p and levelled at 193.2p.
There were 125 OTM cattle presented in the rough ring when beef cows averaged 107.2p and dairy cows levelled at 85.4p.
The firm also sold 606 prime hoggs to a top of £88 per head and 198p per kg to average 171.5p (-2.1p).
The 261 cast sheep forward saw heavy ewes sell to £125 for Texels and average £69.88 (+£6.39), while light ewes peaked at £57 for Blackfaces and levelled at £50.12 (+61p).
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