Industry News
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Jan- 2013 -31 January
Pet shop egg is tropical shark!
A mysterious egg bought in a pet shop recently hatched into a tropical shark! After outgrowing its home tank, the bamboo shark, which poses no threat to humans, was donated to the Blue Reef aquarium by its owner. The shark is currently being looked after in the aquarium’s quarantine area.…
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30 January
£3 million of sales saved after OATA steps in over plant ban
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is reporting it has saved the aquatics industry around £3 million in lost sales after preventing a ban on three plants originally on a DEFRA prohibition list. OATA’s campaigning on behalf of the industry means oxygenators, such as Lagarosiphon, water hyacinth and water lettuce,…
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29 January
Surrey Vet Physio produces instructional videos
A freelance veterinary physiotherapist has produced a series of instructional videos, showing stretching exercises and massage techniques used in her physiotherapy sessions. Helen Morrell is a fully qualified, regulated and insured veterinary physiotherapist who offers a mobile service for horses, dogs and cats across Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire. During…
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28 January
Vale of Glamorgan set for dog charity fun day
It has been announced that the South Wales Dog Charity Fun Day will be held at Fonmon Castle Show Ground in the Vale of Glamorgan on bank holiday Monday, 27 May 2013. Local and national dog rescue organisations and charities will be the beneficiaries of the event, which will see…
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25 January
PATS Sandown visitors offered CPD points
Visitors to PATS Sandown will be able to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if they attend a special seminar by animal healthcare specialist Merial. The CPD points will go towards the on-going development of Suitably Qualified People (SQP) working in the pet industry. An SQP is registered with the…
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25 January
Retail sales growth slows in January
The CBI’s first monthly Distributive Trades Survey of 2013 revealed that retail sales growth slowed in January. Covering the opening fortnight of 2013, the survey shows 41 per cent of retailers reported increased year-on-year sales volumes and that 24 per cent reported a fall. Though better than the anticipated 10…
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24 January
Did dogs evolve in dumps?
Research scientists believe that dogs’ penchant for bin-rummaging could be intrinsically linked with their evolution from the wolf. A new study of dog genetics has revealed that numerous genes involved in starch metabolism backs up an idea that some dogs emerged from wolves as a result of digesting scavenged food…
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24 January
One quarter of UK dogs are dejected, suggests new study
A new report has revealed that 24 per cent of dogs in the UK are unhappy. Commissioned by Butcher’s Pet Care, the first ‘Healthy Happy Hound Report’ surveyed 2,000 dog owners to assess the wellbeing of their canine companions and discover the measures they take to ensure their happiness. Ratings,…
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24 January
Data shows rise in retail employment despite record decline in shop numbers
Retail employment was shown to have risen by 0.6 per cent in the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor (REM) for the fourth quarter of 2012. Despite the number of retail outlets falling by 3.6 per cent during the quarter, the fastest rate since the REM began in October 2008, retail…
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23 January
Bestpets mascots named and claimed!
More than 1,000 Bestpets customers have given Alfie the Dog, Maurice the Guinea Pig and Ozzy the Budgie new homes as part of a loyalty scheme initiative. The three cuddly characters are part of six mascots unveiled by the pet product wholesaler as part of its 12-month Bestpets Local Loyalty…
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