Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging farmers to be aware of the causes of lead poisoning as herds go out to pasture. Here's a short video to explain more.

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Lead and copper poisoning are the main causes of on-farm poisoning in farm animals that are destined for the food chain. Find out more ways to prevent this happening to your animals at: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

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Farmers across Scotland are having to deal with lead poisoning to their livestock. Watch our video to find out what happened to this farmer in Angus. You can find out more about on-farm poisoning at: bit.ly/3Pxj3RY

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A farmer reacts to the aftermath of finding cattle suffering from lead poisoning. Watch our video for the full story at: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

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Abnormal behaviour such as teeth grinding can be a sign of lead poisoning in cattle. Find out more about symptoms to look out for and how to prevent them by visiting: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

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Starting Monday, find out what we are doing to raise awareness of lead and copper poisoning and urge farmers to take five important steps.

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Batteries, bonfire ash, and flaking paint are just some of the sources of lead poisoning that can cause death to farm animals. Find out how to prevent on-farm poisoning at: bit.ly/3Pxj3RY

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According to Food Standards Scotland Food Standards Scotland, around 675 livestock in Scotland have been restricted from the food supply chain due to lead or copper poisoning in the past four years, including over 70 deaths.