Trade Organisations
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Jan- 2013 -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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18 January
RCVS saddened at death of former president
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced it is saddened to learn of the death of its former president Mr Angus Millar Taylor. Current RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux said: “We were sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Angus Taylor, a former President of the College who…
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17 January
OATA responds to scientific paper on antibiotics resistance in tropical fish
Ornamental fishes’ resistance to antibiotics doesn’t pose a contamination threat to humans following good hygiene practises, OATA has said. Despite the possibility of antibiotic-resistant diseases being passed from fish to humans, the risk is decreased significantly by humans following hygiene practises, such as washing hands after animal contact. The scientific…
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15 January
Animal charities unite to aid rescue dog
A rescue dog got to spend her first Christmas in a new home after receiving surgery at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) to rid her of an eye condition. One-year-old Basset Hound Bella was born with an ocular dermoid on her left eye, an overgrowth of normal tissue in an…
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11 January
RBS and NatWest launch online small business community
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have been given the chance to participate in a new online community set-up by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest. The banks have launched BizCrowd, a free-to-use online business supplier community designed to complement the banks’ traditional SME services. After providing in-person business…
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Dec- 2012 -14 December
Wondercat survives thanks to Animal Health Trust surgeons
Surgeons at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) have performed surgery which has saved a 16-month-old cat’s life in a procedure that many cats don’t survive. The Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll cat, called Loui, was referred to the AHT’s Small Animal Centre in September with severe liver dysfunction and surgeons at…
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11 December
Healthy Paws holds first BVNA Congress
The largest sole veterinary nursing congress in the UK has been held by Healthy Paws. Offering more than 70 veterinary nursing lectures during the three-day event, the congress gave professionals the chance to enjoy interactive workshops and an exciting social programme. All guests received an environmentally friendly jute goody bag…
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Nov- 2012 -30 November
Princess Anne opens “first of its kind” animal cancer treatment facility
A state-of-the-art cancer treatment and research facility for animals – believed to be the first of its kind in Europe – was opened yesterday by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. The facility at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has been purpose-built to treat horses, dogs and cats with cancer and…
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30 November
OATA relaunch website to create consumer-friendly area
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) announced the launch of a completely redesigned website to take shape during November. The website has been designed to allow the public to search for their nearest OATA retailer; it is simpler to use, while remaining a comprehensive source of information for both the…
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