Industry News
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Mar- 2019 -20 March
2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…
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20 March
PetLove launches Furzz range
Pet product manufacturer PetLove has released its new Furzz range of plush dog toys. Designed with practicality in mind the new range is made from a durable material that contains no stuffing meaning ‘less mess’ for dog owners. The range comprises four wild animals – a bear, fox, raccoon, and…
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20 March
Street Paws to hold fun day for homeless pets
Dog homelessness charity Street Paws is to hold a charity fun day in Leeds in order to raise money for pets living with the homeless. The Doghouse Bar in Kirkgate will host the fundraising event on 23 March with visitors able to sample a special 4% West Coast Pale –…
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20 March
VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal scenario. The VMD and the pharmaceutical industry have already established procedures to deal with medicine shortages, working closely with those operating in the supply chain…
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19 March
UK spends up to £1.5bn on dog holiday boarding
New research has found the UK is spending upwards of £1.5bn on alternative accommodation for dogs each year. The research by Lyme Bay Holidays found that the average kennel in the UK costs upwards of £19 per day (£133 for a week’s trip). The company said that ‘staycations’ which would…
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19 March
Valleys entrepreneur embarks on dog grooming venture
A 21-year-old from Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales has opened a new dog grooming business with the ultimate goal of becoming a Crufts champion ‘Groomer of the Year’. Rebecca Lewis from Treorchy, founded her dog grooming business, Vanity Hounds, after volunteering for over 18 months at a local groomers. The…
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19 March
TOMRA Food machine to separate ‘foreign bodies’ from pet food
TOMRA Food, Belgium-based manufacturer of sensor-based sorting machines for the food industry, has become the first to provide advanced sorting solutions for pet food producers. By developing four new sorting applications, TOMRA has made it possible for pet food manufacturers to remove even very small particles of foreign materials from…
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18 March
Cheshire veterinary hospital to get new £2.5m site
A Cheshire veterinary hospital is to get a new £2.5m site after outgrowing its current location. The Woodcroft Veterinary Group will transform a Cheadle office block into a new ‘state-of-the-art’ hospital, providing a 24-hour service and expanding its referral services. The new 11,000 square foot site at Atlas House, on…
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18 March
Managing director of Benyfit Natural appointed PFMA vice chairman
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has appointed Greg van Praagh, MD of Benyfit Natural, as vice chairman to work alongside chairman, Tony Parkinson, from Town & Country. The Benyfit Natural boss has been actively involved in PFMA committees for a number of years, including the Executive and Communications Committees…
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18 March
Mars Petcare teams up with HSI to tackle animal welfare
The Lion’s Share Fund, an initiative raising to support wildlife conservation and animal welfare across the globe, has today announced its partnership with animal welfare charity Humane Society International (HSI). Together, the organisations will to deliver projects aimed at tackling animal welfare globally. Established in June 2018, The Lion’s Share…
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