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OATA honours former chief executive with lifetime achievement award

OATA, the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association, has recognised its retired chief executive Keith Davenport for his extensive work within the…

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New benefits for OATA members launched at AQUA 2017

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is launching a new range of member benefits at AQUA2017 being held at the Telford…

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More pond plants banned from sale

The European Union has added four more aquatic plants to the banned list of species that can no longer be…

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OATA chief exec joins European Pet Organisation as vice president

OATA’s chief executive Dominic Whitmee has been invited to join the European Pet Organisation’s (EPO) board as vice president. EPO…

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Defra minister visits Pets at Home

A Defra minister visited Pets at Home’s New Malden store to learn more about the National Invasive Species Week. Lord Gardiner, who…

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Pond plant alternatives offered by Association

Pond plant alternatives have been offered by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. As pond season approaches, OATA is reminding retailers that…

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PIF responds to Defra’s ‘next steps’ for animal establishment licensing

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has broadly welcomed DEFRA’s Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, which…

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Warning of gar species for sale in England and Wales

Importers and retailers in England and Wales are being warned to carefully check the gar species they sell to ensure…

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Organisation warns about unlicensed fish

After recently seizing two batches of Myxocyprinus asiaticus fish, the Onamental Aquatic Trade Association reminded others to be diligent. In a…

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OATA welcomes new assistant chief executive to the team

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed Dr Tracey King as its new assistant chief executive. Tracey joins OATA from…

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