Industry News
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Feb- 2016 -11 February
New ‘Meet the Buyer’ event from PetQuip and Gardenex
Key buyers from Spain, Finland, Dubai, the US and France have confirmed their attendance at a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event on March 2. Overseas companies will have the opportunity to purchase UK pet and garden products during an event staged by export associations PetQuip and Gardenex at the Lea Marston Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Key pet…
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11 February
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s ‘Voice of the Veterinary Profession’ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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11 February
PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review
The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage directly with the DEFRA consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England by completing PIF’s online survey on the issue. TheDEFRA consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders based…
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8 February
Three puppies dumped and left for dead
Three tiny, neglected puppies were brought into The Mayhew Animal Home on Boxing Day after being found dumped in a box and left for dead by the side of a road. The young, defenceless puppies, aged just a few weeks old, were left out in the cold and rain on…
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5 February
PIF seeks YOUR views on licensing
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at the end of 2015. PIF represents a range of businesses which will directly affected by the outcome of the review. It…
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5 February
What’s hot in pet food? Euromonitor’s predictions for 2016
Market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International, has released pet food predictions for 2016. In a recent opinion piece, Paula Flores, Euromonitor International’s head of pet care research, foretells an ongoing increase in ‘pet humanisation’. Flores says the growing trend to treat pets as children has led to an increase in expenditure…
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4 February
Dog owners urged to take care during lambing season
Do your customers walk their dogs in rural areas? National Sheep Association (NSA) and the RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care during lambing season. Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry because of being chased and attacked by dogs. Tony Woodley, RSPCA inspector, said:…
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4 February
BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric pulse training collars. The announcement comes in response to the Scottish Government’s current consultation (Nov 6 2015 -Jan 29 2016) on the use of electronic aversive training aids. BVA and…
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4 February
Are you ready for 2016’s Bring Your Dog To Work Day?
The third national Bring Your Dog To Work Day will take place on June 24. The event, which is organised by dog grooming product company HOWND, encourages businesses from across the UK to open their doors to employees’ well-behaved pet pooches. Last year, the charitable event trended on twitter with…
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4 February
AQUA confirms 2017’s dates and venue
Water gardening and aquatics trade show, AQUA 2017, will take place at the Telford International Centre on October 18-19 2017. Preparations for the biennial event are already underway. Organiser Annie Foord said: “I am delighted with the enthusiasm shown by exhibitors and visitors to our biennial event. “The record-breaking attendance…
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