Industry News
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Jul- 2019 -18 July
Scarsdale Vets opens 11th veterinary practice in Wollaton
Veterinary group Scarsdale Vets has opened its 11th veterinary practice in the East Midlands, in Wollaton, Derbyshire. This is the final practice to be opened as part of the current phase of the group’s development. Wollaton will operate as a stand-alone veterinary practice which will function independently of Scarsdale’s existing…
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18 July
‘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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17 July
New RCVS president stresses importance of role models
New president of the RCVS Nial Connell, has stressed the importance of role models to inspire vets and improve diversity in the industry. He takes on the role after being elected to the council in 2013, and replaces outgoing president Amanda Boag, who has now become senior vice-president of the…
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17 July
Two new awards announced for PetQuip awards
Two new categories have been added to the 2019 PetQuip awards, with the prizes to be awarded at PATS Telford in September. A category for small animals has been added to the products section, alongside the new merchandising category, which is open to suppliers, retailers or collaborations between suppliers and…
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17 July
Royal Canin supports BCH police dog unit
Royal Canin has donated dog agility equipment and provided specialist training to officers at the BCH police dog unit. The police dog unit provides around-the-clock support to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces. The agility equipment presented to the unit will be used to train their Shepherds, Dutch Herders, Spaniels…
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17 July
PetLondon launches new sports-themed dog apparel range
Manufacturer and wholesaler of pet products, PetLondon, has announced the launch of its new collection of sporting apparel for pets. The manufacturer said the new collection reflects the “ever-growing” changes in consumer demand for animal apparel to match their own interests, and the new collection of “functional yet adorable” outfits…
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16 July
ViVet launches new series of innovation evening events
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced a series of innovation evening events, as part of its ViVet initiative. The evening is for veterinary professionals who want to grow their knowledge, network and innovation skill set through learning from and connecting with peers in the local area. It…
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16 July
Arcadia Reptile launches new ‘JungleDawn’ lighting
Arcadia Reptile has announced the release of a brand new product range within its ‘JungleDawn’ lighting brand. Arcadia Reptile’s JungleDawn-LED Bar uses ‘high output’ LED technology to generate a true ‘full-spectrum’ of visible light in order to aid live plant growth in planted enclosures, but also increases light levels for…
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16 July
‘Celebrity dogs’ raise £4,256 for PDSA
“Celebrity” Spaniels Max, Paddy and Harry, raised £4,256 for veterinary charity, PDSA, in a jetty jump that was streamed live on Facebook. The English Springer Spaniel trio, are known for their love of the outdoors, including launching off jetties at their favourite lake, Derwentwater in Keswick, Cumbria. Their recent fundraising…
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16 July
Fish4dogs reveals new 2019 advent calendar
Dog food manufacturer Fish4dogs has unveiled the design of its new advent calender, with the “furry face” of office dog Jasper featured on the front. The one-year-old Sprocker (Cocker x Springer) spaniel gained the honour after topping a social media poll which asked followers to vote for their favourite. The…
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