Nottingham

Pet Food ‘Swindle’ Hits the Headlines

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have released the results of tests on pet food. Of the 17 products they examined 14 were found to hold proteins from unspecified animal species. Or, in layman’s terms, they featured meats that weren’t explicitly named on the label. The details were published within…

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Wag and Tone wins PFMA’s ‘Get Pets Fit Award’

  The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced that Wag and Tone is the winner of its inaugural ‘Get Pets Fit Award’, acknowledging the great work undertaken by Karen Laker in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to promote fitness among her dog and human clients. Nicole Paley, Communications Manager of PFMA…

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Street Art Aims To Save Dogs

2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…

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New President of the British Veterinary Association  

Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015. The ceremony took place during the Association’s Members’ Day, held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The ceremony also saw Sean Wensley elected as Junior Vice President and Robin Hargreaves…

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Neli Ban joins Armitage Pet Care

Armitage Pet Care of Nottingham is pleased to announce the new appointment of Neli Ban to Export Manager. Neli previously managed the sales and marketing for KA Testing Facility, working extensively in the Middle East and Asia.   Neli says, “I’m delighted to be joining a unique branded manufacturing business that…

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Birdfood manufacturer donates £14,200 to help wildlife

Walter Harrison’s has donated more than £14,200 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust in a bid to enthuse the next generation of naturalists.  The manufacturer of wild bird foods and accessories made the presentation on 20 October, where Stuart Hendy of Walter Harrison’s gave the cheque to the trust’s newly appointed…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets

Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…

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