Industry News
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Jan- 2017 -30 January
£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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30 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
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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27 January
Dragons’ Den appearance boosts sales for UK company
A Dragons’ Den appearance has boosted sales and enquiries for UK company HandiScoop®. On 8 January John Nicholls, the inventor, presented his product to the Dragons. The product gives the owner the ability to attached a standard size poop bag and ‘scoop up the poop’ hygienically. The Dragons liked the product, however…
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26 January
Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling. During the debate held on Tuesday 24 Jan, the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they…
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25 January
Three new ‘Niblet’ treats from Mr Johnson’s
Mr Johnson’s broke into the small animal treat market 12 months ago with the launch of the ‘Niblets’ brand. The comprehensive range of treats for small animals was well received by retailers and consumers. As a result, the company has added three more treats to the range, now available to order…
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25 January
LOGIC® Diar-stop renamed LOGIC® Firm
Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of veterinary strength supplements LOGIC® for cats and dogs, has renamed its supplement to support digestion. It is now called LOGIC® Firm. LOGIC Firm, which was previously known as LOGIC® Diar-stop, is a palatable oral paste. It contains intestinal protectants including montmorillonite, electrolytes and dextrose to…
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