Industry News

Garden centres are getting ready for National Conifer Week 2016

National Conifer Week takes place on September 24 – October 2 2016. Garden centres across the country will be highlighting conifers with eye catching displays, demonstrating the variety and choice available. A statement from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) draws attention to conifers’ ability to provide structure and colour all year round, saying: “From…

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Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released

A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…

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One in 60 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels under threat

One in 60 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are affected by an inherited condition called syringomyelia. The findings were revealed by a veterinary research initiative at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The spinal cord condition is potentially debilitating, painful and life-limiting. Fluid filled cavities called syrinxes grow within the spinal cord, causing pain…

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British companies can get cash for exhibiting at Global Pet Expo

The PetQuip association has secured cash grants for British companies at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida in March 2017. The trade organisation has announced that eligible British exhibitors will receive an attractive package. Grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department for International Trade (DIT) Tradeshow Access Programme…

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New regulatory body authorised to maintain a register of SQPs

A new regulatory body has been authorised to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPS). The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has authorised VetSkill to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines. VetSkill is an Ofqual approved awarding organisation that…

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Fashion show aims to raise awareness for charity

A sustainable fashion show is hoping to raise awareness for pet charity, Blue Cross. A team of Regent’s University London students and staff are organising a fashion show and catwalk. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future,’ the show will take place on Thursday 15 December at the University’s Marylebone Theatre, and will…

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Pet boarding sector shows growth

The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according to initial findings revealed by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). A Freedom of Information request in June to nearly 400 councils, found that the average number of licensed kennels and catteries has…

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Bucktons and Nature’s Feast brands will showcase new products at PATS Telford

Bucktons and Nature’s Feast will be attending PATS Telford on September 25-26. The brands will showcase new products and merchandising solutions directly to the trade. Nature’s Feast recently launched a new small animal food collection. It features a range of food, treats and hay for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, an area which represents…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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£10,000 reward offered for stolen macaws

A £10,000 reward has been offered for the return of three brightly coloured birds stolen from a pub in St Mary Hoo in Kent. Three robbers broke into the Fenn Bell Inn pub in St Mary Hoo on September 11 and stole two loved macaws.   A blue and gold…

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