Industry News

Warnings after ‘sham animal charity appeals’

An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has issued a statement alongside information based on reports made during the past month, to Action Fraud. The National Fraud Investigation Bureau (NFIB) has gathered…

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Boehringer Ingelheim launches Equine Airway Solutions: practice-based CPD

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Equisolon, has launched a short, interactive Equine Airway Solutions practice-based CPD module. The module, which accounts for one hour’s CPD, is facilitated by a Boehringer Ingelheim territory manager and presented by Dr Tim Brazil BVSc, PhD, CertEM, DECEIM, MRCVS, a leading expert in equine internal medicine.…

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Investment for pet tech company Pitpat

Pitpatpet Ltd (PitPat) has received equity investments from Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) and Neovia. PitPat’s activity monitor is a simple and unobtrusive device that securely attaches to any dog’s collar. Working with a free app, it provides owners with an activity goal tailored to their dog, and measures how…

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Ceva launches new marketing pack

Ceva Animal Health has launched a new marketing pack to support its unique range of DOUXO shampoos, waterless mousses and localised dermatology solutions. Featuring imagery of the Great Barrier Reef to demonstrate that the skin barrier is a fragile ecosystem needing care and protection, the new marketing material includes: New client…

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£3m investment for natural dog food company

Naturo Pet Foods has undertaken a £3 million investment in its plastic tray manufacturing facility in Moy, N. Ireland, enabling it to more than double production of its natural dog food. Everything in the Naturo range is made with 100 percent natural ingredients and 60 percent meat using predominantly Irish…

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BVA voices support for international veterinary family following reports of vet prevented from flying to the US

Following reports that Dr Hamaseh Tayari, who holds an Iranian passport, was prevented from flying to the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens from several countries, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced support for vets across the globe regardless of where they come from. Dr Tayari had been due…

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Charity signs landmark agreement with Kabul

London based animal charity, The Mayhew Animal Home, also a registered NGO in Afghanistan, has signed a landmark agreement with Kabul City authorities to halt dog culling in the city and introduce an animal welfare strategy incorporating a sustainable and planned rabies vaccination programme combined with a humane dog population…

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Charity signs landmark agreement with Kabul

London based animal charity, The Mayhew Animal Home, also a registered NGO in Afghanistan, has signed a landmark agreement with Kabul City authorities to halt dog culling in the city and introduce an animal welfare strategy incorporating a sustainable and planned rabies vaccination programme combined with a humane dog population…

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Pet store inspectors need ‘broad knowledge of species’

East Hampshire District Council officials hosted a Promotion of Animal Welfare Seminar on 18 January 2017. The event was sponsored by the animal handling equipment experts MDC, among others. Delegates listened to presentations from various speakers. In an overview of pet store inspections and licensing, animal health inspector Sharon Edwards…

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Dorwest Herbs donates pet oxygen masks to Dorchester fire station

Pets living in Dorchester and the surrounding area now have a better chance of surviving household fires, thanks to Dorwest Herbs. The family firm funded new oxygen masks for animals which will be carried by the town’s fire engines. Dorwest Herbs donated the money for a set of masks to Smokey…

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