Industry News
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Jul- 2019 -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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15 July
Pets at Home invests in dog-walking and pet-sitting service
Pet suppliers Pets at Home has invested in pet care provider Tailerster, to expand into the pet services market. Pets at Home will offer Tailster’s services to its 4.4 million active loyalty scheme customers, giving customers access to Tailster’s 26,000 registered carers across the country and technology enabling owners to…
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15 July
BVA launches veterinary photographer of the year competition
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched its veterinary photographer of the year competition. The competition is open to all BVA members in two different categories, with the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ category covering images from across the animal kingdom, including wildlife, livestock or pets. For the ‘One Veterinary…
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12 July
Mind Matters Mental health research grant recipient announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative has announced that Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is the successful recipient of the inaugural Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant. The Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant was named for an elected RCVS Council member who passed away in 2017.…
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12 July
RCVS showcases veterinary leaders at Royal College Day 2019
Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) showcased 12 veterinary leaders at its annual Royal College day. The speakers were based in a variety of roles, disciplines, and career stages, and spoke as part of regulators leadership initiative, which aims to develop everyday leadership skills. The initiative was launched in April 2018…
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12 July
Butcher’s aims to donate one million meals to less fortunate dogs
Dog food manufacturer, Butcher’s Petcare, has launched a social campaign #nourisheverydog to help less fortunate dogs in the UK. For everyone who tweets #nourisheverydog, the company will donate a Butcher’s meal to a dog less fortunate. It aims to donate one million meals in the next year. The social media…
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12 July
Trespaws to launch news Einstein toy
Pet accessory company Trespaws is set to launch its new Einstein Reward Ball dog toy, which will go on sale in September. The toy works treats after being played with, and it is claimed to develop a dog’s mental stimulation and IQ as it learns whilst playing. The toy is…
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