Trade Organisations
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Jan- 2021 -26 January
Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare
The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…
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20 January
Usdaw welcomes success of The Protection of Workers Bill
Usdaw has announced that the Protection of Workers Bill was successfully steered through the Scottish Parliament by MSP Daniel Johnson. Stewart Forrest, Scottish divisional officer for Usdaw, said the trade union was grateful for the support of MSPs and congratulated Daniel Johnson MSP on securing “ground-breaking” legislation which protects shop…
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Oct- 2020 -26 October
OATA welcomes new board directors
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed three new directors to its board. The new members were welcomed to the group at its latest Annual General Meeting held Ballot papers were sent to all OATA members prior to the meeting, and the final count was taken at the AGM…
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15 October
Covid and Brexit concerns see Petquip membership rise
Petquip has seen an increase in membership from companies which are concerned about uncertainty resulting from the UK’s transition from the EU and further Covid-19 restrictions. The trade association’s sister organisations, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticulture Association, have also seen a membership rise; all three being part of Federation of…
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14 October
Area double the UK’s size produces world’s pet food
An area twice the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, according to research carried out by the University of Edinburgh into the global environmental impact of pet food production. The study also found the industry emits more greenhouse gases…
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Sep- 2020 -23 September
The Kennel Club offers guaranteed championship shows for 10 years
The Kennel Club has issued an offer of a guaranteed Championship show for a period of at least 10 years, as an incentive for breed clubs to “amalgamate where appropriate” for the breed. It comes as the group wants to encourage further breed clubs to “consider joining forces”. Those that…
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Aug- 2020 -28 August
Kennel Club hosts BOAS webcast
The Kennel Club announced it has hosted a “unique” webcast to discuss brachycephalic health and what can be done “collaboratively to ensure a healthier future for dogs”. The webcast was chaired by Kennel Club chairman, Tony Allcock. Its panel included Dr Jane Ladlow, European and Royal College specialist in small…
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14 August
Kennel Club welcomes research on ‘ineffective’ electronic collars
The Kennel Club has welcomed the findings of a recent study that assessed the effectiveness of dog training with and without remote electronic collars, compared to training with positive reinforcement. The research was carried out by the Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group at the University of Lincoln. The…
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4 August
PIF announces autumn dates for Virtual Petindex
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the dates for its second Virtual Petindex (VPI) online pet trade event in autumn. Taking place on 11-12 October 2020, it follows the “success” of the UK’s first online pet trade show, Virtual Petindex (VPI). The federation announced an early-bird rate is available…
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Jul- 2020 -10 July
PFMA launches nutrition guide for kittens
In celebration of National Kitten Day (10 July), the PFMA has released a new factsheet featuring the guidance needed to ensure that kittens are given a healthy, balanced diet. According to the association, getting a cat’s diet right from kittenhood” helps way beyond the first few years of life”. The…
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