Trade Organisations

BSAVA appoints new editor

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced the appointment of  Nicola di Girolamo as its new editor of the peer-reviewed scientific publication, the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP). Di Girolamo is an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Oklahoma State University.  He first…

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The Kennel Club expands its online academy

The Kennel Club has announced the expansion of the Kennel Club Academy with the addition of four new breed films on its online education facility.  The films are the latest addition in a “growing series of resources” to help the public improve their knowledge on different dog breeds. The most…

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PFMA welcomes Yora Pet Foods as new member

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) welcomed Yora Pet Foods as a new member of the trade body. According to the PFMA, Yora came to the market amid “much excitement and media attention” thanks to its sustainability focused credentials and use of insect protein in its diets for dogs. Nicole…

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PFMA to offer ‘Pet Food and Nutrition Course’ to non-members

Following two successful events in June and October 2019, the Pet Food Manufacturing Association (PFMA) has announced it will offer its Pet Food and Nutrition Course to non-members. In 2019, the PFMA launched its first residential training course covering several aspects of pet food production, species-specific animal nutrition and labelling…

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PIF’s Petindex sees surge in trade stand applications

Petindex has seen a surge in trade stand applications this autumn taking it to over 50% full, with six months still to go to the event. Taking place on 26 and 27 April 2020 at the Marshall Arena (Stadium MK) in Milton Keynes and organised by the Pet Industry Federation,…

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University of Surrey’s vet degree receives RCVS approval

The University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree has received approval by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council. It means that, pending final approval from the Privy Council, those completing its veterinary degree will be able to register with the RCVS as veterinary surgeons in the UK.…

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RCVS and BVA to co-host 2020 FVE General Assembly in London

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) will be co-hosting the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) General Assembly in June 2020. The FVE General Assembly is a biannual event in which the organisation, an umbrella body for veterinary associations and regulators from 40…

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MMI and BSAVA to launch emotional resilience courses

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are set to launch emotional resilience courses, with the first course taking place in November this year. Titled ‘Emotional Resilience for the Veterinary Team’, the one-day courses are free to BSAVA members…

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Trade organisations call for support on marine ornamental fish trade

Trade bodies from around the world are calling on aquatic businesses to sign up to help them to compile a “comprehensive” picture of the marine ornamental fish trade. This follows the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), held in Geneva this…

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Committee reprimands Midlands vet for alcohol-related incidents

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has issued a reprimand and warning about future conduct to a Midlands vet for “serious professional misconduct” in relation to drink driving convictions and being under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty as a veterinary surgeon. The hearing for Dr…

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