Industry News

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14 June

BVA disappointed at MSP’s support for reversing tail docking ban

The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (ECCLR) voted on June 13 in favour of a motion to amend tail docking legislation in order to permit the docking of tails by up to a third in spaniels and hunt point retrievers. The amendment will now be taken to a…

14 June

‘Walk in the Park’ raises £3,000 for Birmingham Dogs Home

The ‘Walk in the Park’ event at Walsall Arboretum on 11 June helped raise close to £3000 for Birmingham Dogs Home. Over 400 people and their dogs enjoyed the day. Many families took part with pets they had adopted from the Home. Sponsored by Walsall based pet accessories company Ancol…

14 June

RSPCA chief executive quits job

Jeremy Cooper has left his role as the RSPCA’s chief executive. He had taken the position in April 2016, promising that the charity would become “a lot less political”. His decision to leave was announced shortly before the charity’s annual general meeting, which will take place on 24 June. A statement released…

14 June

Over £70,000 raised for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Essex residents raised over £70,000 at Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge, supported by LV=. Taking place at Stansted Park Estate, over 500 participants were given the opportunity to take on the UK’s first 2.5km and 5km obstacle course. Runners and their furry companions attempted some obstacles –including taking on scramble nets,…

14 June

RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU nationals working in the UK in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. This follows the publication of an RCVS report looking at the impact of last year’s referendum vote on European veterinary…

13 June

Small firms ‘squeezed’ by inflationary pressure, says FSB

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remains above the Government’s 2 percent target. The CPI is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services. Its 12-month rate rose to 2.9 percent in May 2017, up from 2.7 percent in April, reported the Office for…

13 June

PetQuip helps British suppliers access China’s pet market

The PetQuip association is offering UK exporters the opportunity to exhibit at the 2017 CIPS pet trade show. The event will be held in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, China from 16 to 19 November. Following an exploratory visit to the China International Pet Show (CIPS) in Guangzhou last…

13 June

NOAH comments on General Election result

Following the General Election result, NOAH, representing the UK animal medicines industry, has announced that it looks forward to working with the next government to help secure the UK’s future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines. NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard said: “We will continue to highlight…

13 June

Owner of PetSafe® Brand named one of Europe’s best places to work

Team engagement and perks for pets have helped the company behind PetSafe® Brand to create an outstanding workplace, found a recent award. Great Place to Work® recognised Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd (RSPEL) as one of ‘The Best Workplaces in Europe’, ranking it in ninth place. The accolade follows on from RSPEL…

8 June

Boehringer hosts cardiology webinars

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Vetmedin, is hosting a two-part webinar series focusing on mitral valve disease (MVD) on its Boehringer Academy website. The online webinars each count towards approximately 20 to 30 minutes CPD and are titled ‘MVD: understand the heart of the problem’ and ‘Meaningful murmurs’. ‘MVD: understand the…