Industry News
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Jun- 2016 -27 June
Animals pushed to the limits?
“Have the demands placed on animals for companionship, production and traction pushed them towards their biological limits?” “How much further is it acceptable to push them?” This ethical dilemma was debated on June 23 at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), at CABI-RVC’s fifth symposium on animal welfare. The speakers covered a range of…
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27 June
Tetra refreshes its range
Tetra has refreshed two of its water care solutions, AquaSafe and EasyBalance, with improved formulae for optimal aquarium care. Research from Tetra highlighted that 86 percent of fishkeepers rarely test their waters* as they don’t understand the importance of achieving good water quality parameters and the effects these have on their…
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24 June
Top winning Corgi fed on Albion
A top winning Pembroke Corgi Ch. Pemcader Thunderball (NBT) has had an exciting 2016 taking Best in Show at the breed Club’s Premier Championship Show. Followed this he also took Best in Show at Birmingham National Championship Show, beating 10,000 other dogs and then Reserve Best in Show at Southern Counties Championship Show as well…
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24 June
PetQuip: British petcare exports will ‘continue to increase’ following EU vote
Following the UK vote to leave the EU, trade association PetQuip has issued the following statement: Amanda Sizer Barrett, MBE, Director General of the PetQuip and Gardenex associations said: “Now that the British public has made its decision regarding European Union membership, the PetQuip and Gardenex associations will continue to work hard…
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24 June
ROYAL CANIN®’s Rescue Cat of the Year campaign
ROYAL CANIN® is launching its fourth Rescue Cat of the Year campaign. The company is reinforcing its ‘animal first’ philosophy by supporting rescue centres and the cats they rehome. Consumers who have rehomed a cat from a rescue centre can nominate a pet for the title ‘Rescue Cat of the Year’ on…
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24 June
BVA remains ‘outward looking’ following UK vote to leave EU
On June 24, The British Veterinary Association (BVA) released a statement in response to the UK’s referendum result. BVA President, Sean Wensley, said: “The UK’s decision to leave the European Union will have a significant impact on matters of interest to the veterinary profession, particularly in relation to regulation, education, and workforce…
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23 June
Rabbit diets: Let’s hear it for hay
How much hay should a rabbit eat? The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) tackles the question with a recently released poster, ‘The Importance of Hay’. The poster was made in conjunction with veterinary and nutritional experts from the PFMA’s Small Animal Group. It features an outline of a rabbit with different sized body parts, representing…
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23 June
Over 5,000 dogs reported stolen since 2013
More than 5,000 dogs have been reported stolen to police forces in England and Wales since the start of 2013, a BBC investigation has found. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a 22.6 percent rise in reports in two years, reports the BBC. Calls for a specific…
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22 June
HOWND is ready for Bring Your Dog To Work Day
June 22 is Bring Your Dog To Work Day. HOWND, the creator of Britain’s favourite day at the office, expects record number of people – and pets – to take part. Pet product businesses, marketing agencies, a private jet company, an online bingo website and even a regional police force are just a…
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22 June
New ACANA Heritage Senior Dog Food
New ACANA Heritage Senior Dog food includes more dried meat and fresh meat. The high protein diet is carbohydrate-limited and grain-free. It will replace the old ACANA Classics Senior Dog food. The new product’s extra protein comes from free-run chickens. Whole eggs and wild-caught fish are sourced locally to the kitchens of Champion Petfoods. One third…
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