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OATA announces new chief executive

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has revealed that Dominic Whitmee will be its new chief executive. Current head, Keith Davenport, announced…

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Councils fail to use the latest advice on pet shop inspections

Barely half of councils that licence pet shops are using the most up-to-date advice on how to do this, according to…

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More than one million dogs still not microchipped

More than one million dogs in the UK are still to be microchipped, according to the latest statistics from Defra.…

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Compulsory microchipping for dogs is only days away

On April 6 2016, microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in the UK. The change will have the biggest impact in…

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Joint response to Defra’s landmark consultation from veterinary organisations

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) have…

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Defra reminds dog owners of change to microchipping law

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has circulated information reminding dog owners of the upcoming changes to…

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Dogs Trust welcomes EFRA recommendations

Dogs Trust welcomed the recommendations outlined in the report of the EFRA committee’s inquiry as a positive step forward for Greyhound…

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PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review

The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage…

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PIF seeks YOUR views on licensing

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the…

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PIF seeks industry views

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is reaching out to the industry in response to the government’s consultation on the review…

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