Industry News

ECC Congress announces line-up

The UK’s only dedicated emergency and critical care Congress for the veterinary profession has revealed the line-up for its annual event later this year, the first time it will be held at a brand new venue, the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Congress organisers, Vets Now, has announced consultant anaesthetist in…

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Success for Scarsdale at Veterinary Marketing Awards

Scarsdale Vets is celebrating success after this year’s Veterinary Marketing Association’s annual awards which took place in London on Friday 15 March. The independent veterinary group won the Practice Marketing Award, was highly commended for the Marketing Campaign Award, Practice Marketing Award and Integrated Digital Campaign Award and were finalists…

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New veterinary practice opens in Langley Mill, Derbyshire

Scarsdale Vets has announced the opening of its newest First Opinion veterinary practice in Langley Mill, Derbyshire.. The new Langley Mill site will feature facilities designed to diagnose and treat the most common cases on-site with the support of the group’s referral hospital, Pride Veterinary Centre. Veterinary surgeon Yvette Rowntree,…

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RWAF to hold conference in Birmingham

Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) and Burgess Pet Care have been working together to deliver rabbit specific CPD for 15 years. The two organisations are offering a day packed full of health, welfare and behaviour. This ‘Essentials’ day is for every non clinical person that works with rabbits and…

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‘Future-focused’ programme for the RCVS at BSAVA Congress

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is hosting a suite of future-focused presentations at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress next month. Presentations will cover topics from the future of veterinary education and veterinary nursing, to telemedicine, leadership and mental wellbeing within the profession. The RCVS will…

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Vets criticise ITV for ‘lax animal welfare standards’

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has sent an open letter to the producers of ITV reality series, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here voicing concerns around the welfare of animals used on the show. The flagged concerns include the apparent mistreatment of a pair of snakes in the…

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New categories added to the PetQuip Awards

Now in its seventh year, the PetQuip Awards organisers have introduced two additional awards for 2019. A category for small animals has been added to the products section and there is also a new merchandising category, which is open to suppliers, retailers or collaborations between suppliers and retailers. PATS Telford…

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Tails.com launch new lamb biscuits

Tails.com has launched a new product in its Treats range, Lamb Biscuits, the biscuits will sit alongside Salmon Rolls and Duck Biscuits in the range. The products will be hand-baked with natural ingredients and no added sugar, the Lamb Biscuits also contain fibre-rich peas and mint for a delicious biscuit…

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Aroma Petcare Solutions launches ‘unique’ odour banishing product

Pet owners wanting to get rid of lingering odours of “wet dog” smells and cat pee pongs are being given a “helping hand” with a new bio enzyme cleaner from Aroma Petcare Solutions. Designed to give pet owners confidence about welcoming visitors into their homes without worrying about pet smells,…

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True Leaf expands distribution to 3,500 stores worldwide

True Leaf has announced it has expanded its total retail distribution to 3,500 stores worldwide with the addition of Pet Planet as its North American retail partner. The Cannabis-based pet supplement brand made the announcement at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, where it has unveiled its new brand…

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