Current Affairs

VET Fest returns for another year

One of the most anticipated events in the veterinary CPD calendar, VET Festival, will return to the field at Loseley Park in Surrey on 8 and 9 June 2018 to continue its mission to break the mould for the delivery of veterinary education. Offering one of the most inspiring CPD…

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Pet food manufacturer raises £2,800 for charity

After pledging 50p from the sale of each bag of Vitalin Adult Duck & Potato to Jerry Green Dog Rescue, a national dog charity, Vitalin has announced it has raised a total of £2,800. Founded in 1961 by Jerry Green, the charity relies solely on public and corporate donations, which…

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Puppies sedated to smuggle them across the border, claims charity

Puppies have been sedated to smuggle them across the border without any documentation, claims a new report from Dogs Trust. The charity is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to join its campaign to stop puppy smuggling today, after an undercover investigation discovered smugglers across Central and Eastern Europe…

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Vital Pet Products aims to be ‘more than a wholesaler’

Following acquisition by the Subura Group, Vital Pet Products has begun to introduce new operating systems, innovative products and a completely fresh approach. Director Sunny Sharma says the company’s ultimate aim is to be much more than a wholesaler, “We’re looking to be a 21st Century partner for supplier brands…

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MPs accuse Amazon of profiting from tax evasion

Parliament’s public accounts committee (PAC) has raised concerns that Amazon and Ebay are failing to tackle VAT evasion, despite the negative impact on small UK businesses. On 13 September, PAC heard that companies are using websites such as eBay and Amazon to sell products to the UK without paying VAT,…

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More students opt for animal care courses

The number of people choosing to study Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care has seen a significant increase, according to The Knowledge Academy (www.theknowledgeacademy.com). The organisation has analysed which industries provide their workers – and potential new candidates – the chance to progress further in education. The Knowledge Academy looked at a National Statistics…

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Ceva launches new refill packs

Ceva Animal Health has launched convenient packs containing three refills for FELIWAY CLASSIC and FELIWAY FRIENDS, to encourage cat owners to repurchase and support compliance and long-term usage. The launch of the new cost-effective packs follows recent research1 by Ceva that revealed that over 80 percent of owners were satisfied with the use of FELIWAY CLASSIC and…

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Rutland Partners invest in pet care manufacturer

Rutland Partners has invested in Armitage Pet Care in conjunction with the existing management team. Armitage Pet Care is one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturer and supplier of premium branded pet treats and accessories in the UK. The business, which was granted the Royal Warrant in 1976, has a…

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Cash still reigns supreme

As the nation gets set to embrace the new style £10 notes, new research from Mintel reveals cash is king for the majority of Brits, as today, just a third (33 percent) of consumers say they would be comfortable with a cashless society. Mintel research confirms most Brits are reluctant to…

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FSB Small Business Awards open for entries

The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018 are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different award categories to enter, a series of 12 area award ceremonies will be held…

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