Events

Nomination period for 2020 RCVS Honours & Awards now open

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Honours and Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople who are doing “extraordinary” work for the benefit of animal health and welfare, the veterinary professions and public health. The College…

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PATS to launch new sustainability initiatives

PATS has announced two new sustainability initiatives, which will appear at the Telford show later this month (September). There is to be a new prize for the most sustainable or ecologically friendly product submitted to the exhibition’s New Product Showcase, called the Green New Product Award. The Green New Product…

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Independent Vetcare sponsors VLGBT+ at this year’s London Pride

Independent Vetcare (IVC) has sponsored British Vets VLGBT+ march in this year’s London Pride. Amelia Reynolds practice manager at Boness Vets attended to march alongside the BVLGBT+ and to show IVC’s support for the LGBT+ community. Reynolds said: “It was a privilege and honour to march with BVLGBT+, an amazing…

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‘Largest ever’ response to Rabbit Awareness Week helps boost vaccinations

Burgess Pet Care, the organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), has announced that this year’s ‘Protect and Prevent’ campaign has been the “most successful RAW campaign yet”. Over 5000 campaign packs were downloaded from the Rabbit Awareness Week website and feedback from veterinary practices taking part in RAW has shown…

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Royal Canin launches new weight management event

For the very first time, Royal Canin is combining its Weight Management Congress with a special version of its Pet Health Councillor course. Set to commence on Monday 9 September 2019, the event will be hosted across three days at the De Vere Tortworth Court in Gloucestershire. The event will…

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PIF takes members on trade mission to China

Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Hownd, Broadreach Nature and Prins Petfoods joined the…

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Skinner’s expands partnership with The Kennel Club

Skinner’s Pet Foods has agreed to a three year partnership with dog welfare organisation, The Kennel Club. For a number of years, Skinner’s have been the sponsor of The Kennel Club Agility Stakes. The new deal sees Skinner’s become the principal sponsor of The International Agility Festival. William Delamore, sales…

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Pet shop helps global dog detection firm in war on drugs and terrorism

Flintshire-based dog detection firm, Wagtail UK has partnered with PetPlace, the leading chain of pet outlets in North Wales to provide its dogs with a location to train and distractions during the search process. A former member of the RAF police, Wagtail instructor David Scott has worked in Kosovo, Bosnia,…

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‘Hero dogs’ raise money for those without homes

Thousands of dogs across six countries will be setting off on the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in rescue homes. On Saturday 25 May 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs coming together to raise money for the rescue that’s local…

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Vets urged to protect rabbits against RVHD2

The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign is urging vets to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases. This year’s RAW will take place between 1 -9 June. RVHD2 is a…

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