Industry News

Jul- 2013 -

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…

4 July

OATA issues advice on keeping tropical fish in unheated conditions

Aquatic trade body OATA has created new guidance to help retailers answer questions on whether tropical fish can be kept in unheated conditions. The advice document, which can be downloaded from its website under the Fishkeepers’ section, is there to help shop owners who may get asked by their customers about…

3 July

Medicanimal.com partners with Maxymiser to accelerate online growth

MedicAnimal, one of Europe’s largest and most trusted online retailers of veterinary products and pet supplies, has partnered with Maxymiser to improve customer engagement and increase conversion across all of their 14 European ecommerce sites. MedicAnimal, which launched in 2007, is already one of the fastest growing online pet pharmacies.…