Industry News
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Mar- 2017 -1 March
Bella knocks Alfie off top spot
Bella has been hailed the most popular pet name in the UK, pipping Alfie to the post for the first time since 2014. Bella also ranks as the nation’s favourite name for dogs. Charlie tops the charts for the most popular feline name – dominating the position for the fourth…
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1 March
Are you ready for Vet Fest?
VET Festival has announced its 2017 conference programme, which now comprises of over 100 lectures of world-class CPD, covering ten streams by over 30 international speakers. The outdoor CPD event, happening on the 9-10 June, continues to challenge how CPD is delivered with each and every lecture and speaker carefully considered…
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1 March
Bayer confirms order of microscopes from ioLight
Bayer plc has announced the purchase of ten ioLight microscopes for its practice support advisors. The ioLight microscope is the first professional quality pocket digital microscope. It is a laboratory grade microscope that fits in a jacket pocket, is simple to use and robust. It unfolds quickly to record and…
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1 March
New 24 hour animal hospital opening in Camberwell
Dave Cuffe and Cuffe Vets, a Clapham staple for the last 21 years, has announced plans to open a 24 hour animal hospital. The company said: “We’ve seen clients rush in at 8:45 in the morning, hoping to be seen immediately so they can still make it to work, or ring…
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1 March
Pets at Home food recalled following ‘seriously unwell’ pets
Pets at Home has issued a recall for four of its AVA pet food products after pets collapsed suddenly and experienced fitting, as well as other symptoms. Three cats became seriously unwell after being fed the product for just four to six weeks. All three cats had to receive veterinary…
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1 March
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be taken to control the disease. Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry keepers across England must continue to observe strict biosecurity measures, with housing or netting required in…
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1 March
Monkfield Nutrition and Arcadia join forces
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. is delighted to announce that it has acquired the reptile and bird elements of the Arcadia Products Plc business known as ‘Arcadia Reptile’. John Courteney-Smith MRSB from ‘Arcadia Reptile’ will join the Monkfield team. John will continue with his excellent work as ‘head of science and innovation’,…
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1 March
Nissan launches new dog friendly car
Nissan has unveiled its new purpose-built X-trail 4Dogs car. The X-Trail 4Dogs has a boot that’s been completely transformed to provide a bespoke travel space for up to two animals. The crossover’s luggage compartment has been turned into a dog area, 445 litres in size with a suite of innovative new…
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1 March
Skinner’s new premium ‘Life’ range now available from wholesalers
Skinner’s new Life range is now available from wholesalers. Life, a premium food for pets, is available in puppy, junior, adult and senior. A sensitive version is available for dogs in need of a fully hypo allergenic option. Life offers balanced nutrition. Skinner’s describes the food as: “super premium ingredients –…
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1 March
CSJ welcomes new team member
Premium dog food brand, CSJ, has announced the addition of a new team member. Brand ambassador Margaret Masterman will visit and advise stockists and dog owners about the company’s comprehensive feed, herbs and treats ranges. Margaret is well known in trade, breeder and exhibitor circles. She will be using her canine and…
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