Industry News

Jun- 2019 -

12 June

OATA joins Westminster committee inquiry for invasive species discussion

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) joined fellow trade associations and other experts on 11 June during a special outreach hearing held in Cambridge by the Environmental Audit Committee as part of its inquiry into the impacts of invasive species and their management. OATA’s assistant chief executive Dr Tracey King…

11 June

Committee finds vet fit to practise despite conviction

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has found a Lancashire-based veterinary surgeon not unfit to practise following his conviction for careless driving causing death. The hearing of the case against Colm Doherty took place on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2019 when the committee, chaired by…

11 June

Beaphar strengthens sales support after FIPROtec combo is reclassified

Pet health manufacturer Beaphar, strengthened its sales support offering for retailers following the reclassification of its FIPROtec combo product. The new AVM-GSL status, allows the product to be sold on the shelves instead of being a behind the counter product sold at stores with SQP status, Beaphar were the first…

11 June

Disciplinary committee refuses to restore vet to register

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has rejected an application to be restored to the register from a former Kent-based veterinary surgeon. The hearing took place on 20 May 2019 and was Seymour-Hamilton’s seventh application, with previous applications being heard but refused in July 1995,…

11 June

Webbox undertakes ‘major rebrand’

Pet food brand Webbox has announced its “biggest ever rebrand to date”, unveiling a new look which is due to roll out across its product packaging in the coming months. Exploring the company’s ‘Joy in Every Moment’ ethos, ‘Life’s a Game’ was born as a creative concept and inspired the…

10 June

Vets Now prioritises health and wellbeing with Wellness Month

Pet emergency care provider, Vets Now, has launched a Wellness Month during June to help shine a spotlight on veterinary health and wellbeing, and to tackle some of the issues faced across the professions. The Wellness Month, part of the group’s wider health and wellbeing strategy, launched the same week…

10 June

UK harness sales rise 18% in two years

UK dog harness sales has registered an increase of 18%, underpinned by the success of Ruffwear’s Front Range Harness which has now sold one million units. The harness, which was tested for 18 months prior to its release, includes an additional front leash attachment for enhanced control, padded panels for…

10 June

JSAP reviews pros and cons of raw food diet

Peer-reviewed veterinary journal The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is focusing on the pros and cons of a raw food diet for pets in its June issue. The trend to feed raw diets to dogs and cats continues to generate debate amongst the veterinary profession, pet owners and commercial…

10 June

AMTRA sees ‘record number’ of veterinary student registrations

Regulatory body Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority, (AMTRA) has announced a record number of new student registrations, and continued growth in qualified and registered veterinary medicine advisors, across the companion animal sector. The figures, also matched across the equine and farm animal sectors, were said to demonstrate the importance AMTRA…

7 June

Forthglade launches new award

Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…