Industry News
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Jan- 2019 -31 January
Vetpol to launch as trainer and regulator of SQPs
Forum site Vetpol will be launching as a new regulator of SQPs (suitably qualified persons) in 2019 and has already attracted interest from stakeholders in animal health and sponsors. Run by veterinary professionals, Vetpol has been involved in veterinary and animal owning communities for a number of years and is…
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30 January
Poppy’s Picnic nominated for Expo Awards
Dylan Watkins, founder of raw dog food brand, Poppy’s Picnic, has been nominated for the Male Entrepreneur of the Year in the south west region’s Great British Expos’ Awards and the company has been nominated in the ‘New Start-up of the Year’ category. The Great British Expos’ Ltd have been…
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30 January
PFMA produces Animal Welfare Framework
Marking the end of the first year of Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) Pet Food Vision initiative with its focus on animal welfare, the trade body has produced a new Animal Welfare Framework. This embodies PFMA’s commitment to supporting the welfare needs of all animals and can be downloaded…
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30 January
Fish4Dogs wins GlobalPETS Forum Award 2019
Fish4Dogs has been named winner of the GlobalPETS Forum Award 2019 at its 20th anniversary event which took place at Amsterdam Beach, in the Netherlands, between 23-25 January. Graham Smith, CEO of Fish4Dogs, was presented with a trophy at the prestigious occasion and addressed peers from the international pet sector…
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29 January
BVA: ‘Cautious welcome’ to gov’s dangerous dogs report response
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s ‘Controlling dangerous dogs’ report “disappointing” in its refusal to ban breed-specific legislation. However, BVA has welcomed the research commissioned into the effectiveness of such legislation as an encouraging first step towards…
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28 January
Royal Veterinary College awarded for commitment to vet wellbeing
The Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH), part of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) was commended for the measures it has in place to ensure the wellbeing of its 44 staff members. The teaching hospital, which sees around 15,000 consultations per year, has invested in mental health first aid training and…
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28 January
For All Dogkind launches new supplements
Dog grooming and wellbeing product manufacturer, For All Dogkind, has announced it is to launch a new line of dog supplements. The new line consists of a calming aid, a hip and joint aid and a digestion aid, which are set to be launched in February across retailers, vets and…
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25 January
Royal Canin announces Healthy Weight competition winners
Royal Canin has announced the six finalists and overall winner of its 2018 Healthy Weight competition at an awards ceremony held on 14 January. The Healthy Weight competition aims to “promote a healthy body shape for cats and dogs” and to recognise the “hard work of pet owners and veterinary…
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25 January
Orvis UK raises over £2,000 for Pets As Therapy
Orvis UK presented a cheque for £2,146 to Pets as Therapy (PAT) at the charity’s headquarters which was raised with the help of the dog bed manufacturer’s customers. Adrian Woolford, managing director of Orvis UK presented the donation to Deborah Dow, chief executive of Pets as Therapy, which was raised…
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24 January
Herbal supplement company launches new thyme based product
Herbal supplement company, CSJ, has announced it has launched a line of supplements aimed at older dogs. CSJ says the ‘Turn Back Thyme’ product contains “herbs for all round health” but has particular ingredients which are aimed at the older dog, including blackcurrant, thyme, rosehips, mint, milk thistle, dandelion and…
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