Trade Organisations
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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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10 July
PIF urges government for clarity on VAT reductions
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has called on the government to include commercial kennels and catteries in the tourism businesses who will be able to pay lower rates of VAT from next week. The federation said businesses in the pet boarding sector (kennels and catteries) have experienced a huge drop…
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6 July
Kennel Club launches ‘Voice for Dogs’ manifesto
The Kennel Club has announced the launch of a new manifesto, ‘A Voice for Dogs’, which calls upon the Welsh government to provide further support measures for dogs and their owners. The group is asking the government to ensure that the laws surrounding the welfare of dogs are ”robust and…
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Jun- 2020 -24 June
PetQuip launches social media guidance
Pet product suppliers are being offered the chance to grow their social media presence through PetQuip’s new partnership with Elda Digital Creatives. The multi-disciplinary digital firm is now providing members with a 50% discount on their social media management, digital marketing and web design services. The firm will create an…
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23 June
FEDIAF holds first virtual AGM due to pandemic
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations. With its theme, “Supporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrow”, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts. Thomas Meyer,…
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18 June
PFMA marks fiftieth anniversary
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has celebrated its 50th anniversary, and marked the occasion with the launch of a short film. The PFMA was founded in 1970 by four pet food companies who “saw the need for a single body to act as an industry voice”. The association was…
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