Industry News
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Jul- 2015 -27 July
Pet Industry Federation’s Awards now open!
Nominations for the 2015 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open, and all pet businesses are invited to enter their business or a colleague in one of 10 Award categories. It’s free to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards and to be in with a chance of winning you…
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24 July
Bayer launch a ‘site‘ for sore eyes
Dry eye affects around one in 22 dogs, and can affect up to 20 per cent of at risk breeds, yet in a recent survey, nearly half of dog owners were not aware that the condition could pose a potential risk to their pet. To help address this, Bayer…
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24 July
Exhibition birds are being stolen at an alarming rate
In the last two years thefts of exhibition birds have hit a record number and experts are warning it will only continue if breeders don’t increase security. Following a new report from the National Theft Register it has come to light that these “top quality birds are targeted specifically by…
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17 July
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15 July
British Citizen Award for Borneo campaigner
A UK based animal welfare campaigner has won the British Citizen Award for her work helping stray dogs in Borneo. Nicky Stevens, Founder and Chief Executive of International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA), a charity based in Buckinghamshire, has been honoured with a British Citizen Award. Nicky…
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7 July
Bearded dragons show ability to change sex
Australian central bearded dragons are able to change sex when exposed to high temperatures, claim researchers. Lead author Dr Clare Holleley and co-author Professor Arthur Georges studied the reptiles at the University of Canberra before publishing a paper in the international journal Nature. They said: “We are so excited about…
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6 July
Grazia article sparks criticism from pet lovers
Grazia’s UK magazine has found itself at the centre of controversy after a recent issue discussed breeding pets as a source “extra pocket money”. The article prompted a flurry of criticism on social media from concerned readers. Cats Protection and the RSPCA were among organisations to express their disappointment. Although the…
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3 July
Popular feline-focused webinars
A series of feline-specific webinars have hit the mark with its target audience of veterinary nurses and technicians. The webinars, run by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), have attracted, on average, 500 views per webinar – a combination of attendees on the day and post-event downloads. The monthly…
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3 July
The PIF teams up with Hadlow College
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and Hadlow College will be working in partnership to manage the dog grooming school based at Hadlow in Kent. The Hadlow PIF Dog Grooming School will offer industry-recognised City & Guilds qualifications. The venture is the first of its kind. ‘This enterprise provides an excellent…
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3 July
Easichick launches hamper competition
Poultry bedding specialist easichick is enticing retailers to promote its award-winning biosecure bedding by offering them the chance to win a luxury hamper containing a range of delicious organic foods. Easichick, which makes biosecure bedding from recycled wood fibre, is encouraging its retailers to set up special displays of its…
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