Industry News
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Apr- 2020 -30 April
Covid-19: 70% of shopworkers are experiencing anxiety, says Udsaw
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has released statistics revealing 70% of shop workers are experiencing anxiety and have raised concerns with their employers amid the Covid-19 crisis. The statistics revealed that 39% of the 7,357 members surveyed, primarily essential workers in shops, distribution warehouses, road transport or work as delivery drivers…
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30 April
NPM urges pet owners to raise funds for welfare charities amid Covid-19 crisis
National Pet Month (NPM) is urging pet owners to take to social media to raise funds for welfare rescues and charities amid the Covid-19 pandemic. NPM has joined with the Association of Dogs and Cats Home (ADCH) to put out a “sobering” message calling for help. David Bowles, ADCH head…
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29 April
Ferplast announces production of face masks amid Covid-19 crisis
Pet product supplier Ferplast has converted part of its production to manufacturer PPE face masks amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The operation, which was promoted by general manager, Nicola Vaccari, has required the employees who are usually dedicated to the sewing of cushions for our pets, have been trained in the…
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29 April
Linnaeus expands mental health support
Linnaeus has announced that all employees will have access to mental health support through more than 100 mental health first aiders. The veterinary group, which is part of Mars Petcare, has more than 120 primary care and referral centre sites across the UK, all of which have been impacted by…
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29 April
Burns Pet Nutrition donates pet food to Hope Rescue amid Covid-19 crisis
Kidwell-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has announced it has donated thousands of pounds worth of pet food to South Wales charity, Hope Rescue. The pet food company, which specialises in producing high quality dog food made up of all-natural ingredients, is providing the centre with three-months’ worth of…
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29 April
PFMA notes ‘substantial rise’ in bird food sales
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) revealed it has seen a “huge shift” in bird food sales in light of the ongoing pandemic. PFMA members have seen bird food sales shift from stores to online in the last four weeks amid the nationwide lockdown, though warn that many retailers have…
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28 April
PIF issues guidance to dog groomers
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has recently issued its guidance for dog groomers in light of the ongoing pandemic. It warned groomers that despite the ability of pet owners to visit pet shops or veterinary surgeries, journeys by car to grooming salons are not permissible during the nationwide lockdown. However,…
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28 April
Dogs to be trained to detect Covid-19 in patients
Medical Detection Dogs has announced it will begin to intensively train six dogs in the hopes that they can detect the coronavirus strain in humans. The charity believes the dogs could provide a “rapid, non-invasive” diagnosis of the virus. It is now working alongside the London School of Hygiene and…
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28 April
Bira welcomes 100% government-backed loans for small businesses
The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new government scheme to offer 100% taxpayer-backed loans for the UK’s small businesses. Yesterday (27 April), Rishi Sunak announced the scheme would start next week offering firms loans of up to £50,000 within days of applying. To access the loans, which are…
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28 April
Willows appoints Dr Lara Dempsey to its ‘Soft Tissue’ team
Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has announced the appointment of Dr Lara Dempsey to its soft tissue team. Dempsey graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2000 and spent several years in mixed practice before embarking on a career in small animal surgery. She joined the University of…
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