NOAH
This coverage focuses on NOAH (National Office of Animal Health) and its role in representing the UK animal medicines industry, with relevance to pet retail, wholesale, and supply chain professionals. Pet Gazette reports on NOAH’s policy updates, industry guidance, regulatory developments, and initiatives to promote responsible use of veterinary medicines. Our coverage provides the pet trade with insights into compliance requirements, market trends, and the organisation’s work in supporting animal health and welfare across the sector.
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Nov- 2019 -19 NovemberPet Owners
Childhood pets can help adults deal with stress, study suggests
Research from The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) reported over 55% of Brits believe that a childhood pet can help build stronger coping mechanisms in stressful situations in adult life. NOAH revealed that 52% of the 2,000 UK adults surveyed agreed that pets helped elevate their mood in times…
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA addresses no-deal concerns over supply of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to concerns around supply of veterinary medicines in a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario, after the government published its Operation Yellowhammer: No-deal contingency planning paper. BVA president, Simon Doherty, said continued access to veterinary medicines post-Brexit is “essential” for safeguarding animal health and welfare,…
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneTrade Organisations
Jamie Brannan of Zoetis, re-elected as NOAH Chair
Jamie Brannan has been re-elected as the chair of the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) for the second successive year, following its AGM in London earlier this month (June). Brannan, has been senior vice president and Cluster Lead UK, Ireland and Nordics at animal health company Zoetis. He has…
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Apr- 2019 -23 AprilTrade Organisations
NOAH: ‘Vaccine hesitancy’ could lead to deadly mistakes
Mistaken beliefs about pet vaccines and a growing hesitancy towards vaccination could give rise to deadly diseases that not only affect companion animals but also people, animal medicine association National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has warned. With PDSA’s annual PAW Report signalling a 7% drop in vaccination rates for…
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8 AprilVeterinary
Vet group launches antibiotic reduction initiative
A vet group has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics at its small animal practices. Vets4Pets and Companion Care surgeries have been provided with a STAR (Stop and Think, are Antibiotics Required?) toolkit to challenge established prescribing behaviours and promote best practice for antibiotic use.…
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Mar- 2019 -26 MarchTrade Organisations
NOAH welcomes Animalcare into membership
NOAH has welcomed Animalcare Ltd as its latest member, the company’s membership was approved by the NOAH board of management at its March meeting. Animalcare Ltd, based in York, offers a wide range of animal health products from microchips and pharmaceuticals to pet welfare products and veterinary practice equipment. NOAH…
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Oct- 2018 -2 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pet sales manager Kevin Duffy celebrates 30 years at Trilanco
Kevin Duffy, pet sales manager at Trilanco, is celebrating his 30th year working at the equine, pet and agricultural products wholesaler this month. Duffy joined the business in 1988 and is one of Trilanco’s longest serving colleagues. His first role was in the warehouse where he progressed within the team…
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Aug- 2018 -24 AugustGovernment & Legislation
NOAH welcomes no-deal Brexit plan publication
Trade body for the animal medicine industry NOAH says it welcomes the publication of the government’s no-deal Brexit plan. Noah however says it remains ‘very concerned’ about the lack of sufficient time to execute a smooth EU exit process without interruption to the availability of vital veterinary medicines. Gaynor Hillier,…
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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyFeatures
Anti-vaxxing, pets and the community’s fears
The idea and concept that preventative vaccinations may be doing more harm than good is not a thought which is too uncommon amongst humans. More recently, some of those reservations and fears have crept into the animal community – namely in the pet world – with some claiming that vaccinations…
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13 JulyBusiness
NOAH gives cautious welcome to government Brexit plans
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) says it “cautiously” welcomes the government’s white paper out today that details plans for the UK’s departure from the EU. NOAH’s announcement comes less than a month after British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick said Brexit would threaten the capacity of veterinary…
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