Current Affairs

Independent Vetcare names new investor

Independent Vetcare has secured a new investor. EQT will be taking over as Independent Vetcare’s principal investor in the New Year, alongside the senior vets and managers who will continue to invest in the group.   EQT is a leading Scandinavian investment fund with an excellent track record of investing…

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Investment opportunities with Cotswold RAW

Pet food brand Cotswold RAW is seeking £250k. The company is preparing to give away up to 10 percent of its business for an investment via Crowdcube. Cotswold RAW is crowdfunding to accelerate its growth and make the jump from regional to national raw specialist. Founded in autumn 2015 by Mark Lewis…

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Whiskas launches new casserole range for cats

Mars Petcare has announced the launch of meaty casseroles by the cat food brand, Whiskas®. The Whiskas® Casserole range is complete and balanced with meaty chunks to provide a new Whiskas® texture sensation. The new range of casseroles is available from January 2017 at an RRP of £4.50. It is…

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Cat allegedly killed with ‘rolling pin’

A cat was allegedly killed with a rolling pin on the premises of Royal Oak hotel in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. Officers from the RSPCA are currently investigating the incident, and spoke to staff members on Saturday, 10 December. Two hotel workers have been fired from the hotel following the killing. The investigation…

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Organisation warns about unlicensed fish

After recently seizing two batches of Myxocyprinus asiaticus fish, the Onamental Aquatic Trade Association reminded others to be diligent. In a statement the OATA said:”We have been notified by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) that they’ve recently seized two batches of Myxocyprinus asiaticus, traded as Chinese high fin loach, from retailers.…

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Get your nominations in now for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017

It’s not too late to nominate individuals or teams for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. And for colleagues, family and friends and the general public entering nominations for the awards (the closing date for nominations…

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Dorwest becomes an Official Supporter of Crufts 2017

Dorwest Herbs is delighted to announce its support of Crufts 2017. The world’s largest dog show will be held on March 9 – 12 at The NEC, Birmingham. “We’re so incredibly proud to be able to officially support this prestigious event” said Jo Boughton-White, managing director. “We have a long standing…

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Bucktons’ new bags ‘great deal’ for winter

Bucktons’ wild bird range is bigger than ever with the introduction of new 12.55kg bags of Bucktons Wild Bird Suet Pellets. The larger pack size aim to drive value for customers, following the successful launch earlier this year of Bucktons Wild Bird Suet Pellets in 3kg tubs. Bucktons Fruit & Berry Wild…

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Gundog teams help celebrate Queen’s 90th year

A member of the Wales Gundog Team won the ‘Top Dog’ award at the Home International Field Trial 2016 at Windsor on November 28. Headed by captain Nigel Probert, the team competed in the special event which was organised as a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday and…

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Disputes cost small businesses £11.6 billion

Small firms in England and Wales are being cost at least £11.6 billion each year due to disputes, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB’s latest report, ‘Tied Up: Unravelling the dispute resolution process for small firms’, reveals for the first time the scale of…

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