Industry News
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Mar- 2019 -7 March
Skinner’s sponsor Woofers Winter Walk
Skinner’s has announced it sponsored the first Woofers Winter Walk which took place on Sunday (3 March) in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. As many as 300 dogs were in attendance to support Suffolk charities, Our Special Friends and The Suffolk Community Foundation. The morning comprised of four walk…
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7 March
PFMA addresses raw food concerns
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to the recent paper on a Swedish study that tested 60 products from various European countries for bacterial contamination, including a single UK manufacturer. The association said in its statement: “While it carries no greater risk than handling fresh raw meat intended…
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6 March
Raw meat diet ‘risk to dog and owner’, study finds
A study has found that a raw meat diet may pose a risk to dogs and their owners as the offal used in such foods “has not undergone any type of treatment to reduce the microbial content”. Published by Veterinary Record and conducted by researchers from the Swedish University of…
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6 March
Breeders ‘failing to put health over beauty’, vets say
A panel of veterinary experts has called for “a championing of health over breeder-led perfect looks” after it accused Crufts breeders of “failing to put health over beauty”. The Dog Breed Standards Panel was chaired by Lars B. Andersen, CEO of Arty Lobster and featured professionals such as TV vet…
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6 March
Felcana receives investment for international expansion
London-based veterinary tech business, Felcana, has received an early stage venture capital investment from Global Venture Partners and Seedrs. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, however Felcana says it will use the fresh capital to expand its presence in the UK and to scale internationally. Spyro Korsanos, managing…
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6 March
Laughing Dog receives gold award
Family-run dog food company, Laughing Dog, has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award for the second year running. Created by global online reviews platform Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use the platform to collect genuine reviews and insights. Those that meet the standard, based…
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5 March
Eukanuba celebrates 50th year
Cat and dog food brand Eukanuba said it is proud to celebrate 50 years of expertise in delivering tailored life stage nutrition, helping dogs and their owners to live life well together. Having cared for dogs since 1969 with its dog nutrition, Eukanuba initially introduced its life stage tailoring through…
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5 March
RCVS takes ‘no further action’ on vet convicted of dangerous driving
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) disciplinary committee has decided that “no further action” was required in the case of a Glamorgan-based vet who was imprisoned after being convicted of dangerous driving. Simona-Claudia Panait appeared before the committee on 25 and 26 February 2019 facing one charge. The charge…
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5 March
Irish Dog Foods named as one of ‘Ireland’s Best Managed Companies’
Irish Dog Foods has been named as one of ‘Ireland’s Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme. The company was one of 12 new companies to join a network of 136 companies that were awarded the status of ‘Best Managed Platinum Club’. The Best Managed Companies…
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5 March
Royal Veterinary College ranked ‘best in the world’
The veterinary degree course at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) has topped the 2019 QS World University Rankings for the first time. Ranked third in the preceding three years, the RVC overtook Cornell University (now fifth) and the University of California (now second). Utrecht University was ranked…
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