Industry News

Jul- 2013 -

18 July

Staff complete over 50 years voluntary service with fire service

Employees at Burns Pet Nutrition don’t just produce dog food, they also take time to put something back into their local community. The company – which has its headquarters in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire – has five members of staff who have notched up 57 years of service between them working on…

17 July

Natural Instinct announces several new key appointments

Natural Instinct has been one of the major success stories of the pet food manufacturing industry in the UK over the past few years. The company, which introduced its special range of recipes based on the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) Diet onto the market, has experienced rapid growth in…

16 July

New research into deadly cat virus

New research published by Emerging Infectious Diseases journal suggests that a virus that normally affects cats only mildly could turn into a serious infection. The research shows that a mutation in one of the viral proteins is causing the virus to turn from mild to aggressive. Usually a common infection…

15 July

Fatal parasite is now endemic in the UK, experts warn

Vets warn that the potentially fatal lungworm parasite has reached endemic proportions, with 150 veterinary practices across the UK reporting 952 suspected cases and 81 deaths caused by the parasite this year alone. The Angiostrongylus Vasorum parasite, carried by common slugs and snails found in the typical UK garden, is…

12 July

RCVS Charitable Trust relaunches as RCVS Knowledge

The RCVS Charitable Trust, has announced a complete rebranding that includes a change of name to RCVS Knowledge and the refocus of its mission on supporting the flourishing evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) movement across the globe. For the past 50 years, the charity has been known as a small funder…

11 July

Mr Loophole represents different breed of defendant

One of the country’s most high-profile lawyers has launched a new website which aims to give a full and fair hearing to the Staffordshire bull terrier. Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, has been a staff owner for almost 20 years and his latest canine companion is a red, 12-month-old Stafford…

10 July

Disciplinary committee strikes off Somerset practicing vet

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has directed that the name of a Somerset-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register, having found him guilty of serious professional misconduct. During the 11-day hearing, the disciplinary committee heard eight, separate and unrelated complaints against Dr Marcus Hutber,…

9 July

Human and pet funeral worlds unite at major exhibition

For the first time in its history, the National Funeral Exhibition included a stand dedicated to pet services, paving the way for a closer working relationship between the two sectors. The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria’s (APPCC) stand was one of the busiest at the National Funeral Exhibition…

8 July

Export help for PSMA members

The Pet Suppliers and Manufacturers’ Association (PSMA) has recently set up partnerships in the USA and EU, including Poland and the Czech Republic, to help companies understand how to trade in these countries. As more UK manufacturers and brand owners look to expand their sales, PMSA, a division of the…

5 July

WSAVA issue guidelines for new puppy owners

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has issued guidelines to veterinary surgeons and dog owners, which aim to ensure that dogs are protected from infectious disease, while reducing the number of vaccines that are given routinely. The guidelines include, aiming to vaccinate every animal with core vaccines and vaccinating…