Current Affairs

Jun- 2016 -

2 June

AATU showcases brand new ranges

AATU showcased two brand-new ranges of wet pet food in May 2016 at trade show, Interzoo. The British evolutionary dog and cat food brand produces ultra premium and high protein dry diets. Following requests from trade and retail customers AATU decided to expand into wet food. The new range for dogs features 90…

2 June

Kitten born with brain disorder thrives thanks to charity

Peanut the kitten is thriving after being born with brain damage. She and her two siblings were rescued when only days old, after living with their mother in a greenhouse in Normanton area of Wakefield. The family were offered shelter by charity Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Centre manager, Sam Davies, noticed that…

2 June

Keith Davenport awarded the 2016 OFI Award

Keith Davenport, of OATA, has been awarded the 2016 OFI Award for his for his ‘immense work for the aquatic industry in the UK and internationally, and his unlimited willingness to share information and cooperate with colleagues across the globe’. Keith has been chief executive officer of the UK trade organisation OATA…

2 June

Vetark Professional to show key rabbit health products at RWAF conference 2016

Vetark Professional will be attending the RWAF conference 2016 at the Royal Veterinary College in Hawkshead, Hatfield. With over 250 delegates in two streams – veterinary and owner – the conference will focus on the latest advances in rabbit welfare including healthcare and husbandry. The animal health specialists will highlight three key products…

2 June

Calls for EU to tackle illegal trade

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance has held an event today, in order to urge the EU to take action based on the findings of the recently published ‘Study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices’. The Alliance is made from almost 60 different organisations from over 20 member…

2 June

Pets Choice wins business award

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has been named this year’s Hive Business Award winner in the ‘Made in Blackburn and Darwen’ category. The Hive Business Awards are organised by the Hive business leader’s network. Nominations featured over 45 businesses across 12 categories. Winners were announced at a ceremony attended by representatives of Pets…

2 June

Pooch & Mutt shortlisted for award

Pet health company Pooch & Mutt has been shortlisted for the ‘Start-Up of the Year’ award, which recognises businesses that have demonstrated fast growth in the last 12 months. Pooch & Mutt has chosen to sell its range of 75 percent meat treats through a number of large chains. The products are stocked…

2 June

New charity partnership for Dogrobes

Dogrobes, the manufacturer of the original drying coat for dogs, will be partnering with the charity All Dogs Matter. The organisation helps rescue and rehome dogs in Greater London, in addition to rehoming dogs nationwide. “It’s exciting to partner with Dogrobes, a company that clearly recognises the importance of rescuing and rehoming…

1 June

Bucktons releases bird care videos

Pet food brand, Bucktons, has released a YouTube series, offering useful advice and bird care tips. The videos will educate staff and shoppers on quick and easy ways to care for aviary birds, ensuring healthier, happier pets and more relaxed owners. The series can be found on Bucktons Pet YouTube channel and on…

1 June

Vets ask whether Animal Welfare Act is working

Vets will mark the first ten years since the Animal Welfare Act’s introduction by coming together to consider its progress. The discussion, which follows the Efra Committee Inquiry on animal welfare, will take place at the annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum at One Great George Street, London, on 6 June.…