Government & Legislation
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Mar- 2019 -11 March
Pet owners ‘flock’ to vets over post-Brexit travel concerns
Continuing uncertainty around Brexit has led to a spike in the number of anxious pet owners visiting their local vet…
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Feb- 2019 -19 February
Home dog boarders ‘fear new rules will force them out of business’
An animal trades insurance specialist has said dog daycare and home boarding businesses across England are worried for their livelihoods…
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Jan- 2019 -29 January
BVA: ‘Cautious welcome’ to gov’s dangerous dogs report response
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s ‘Controlling…
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16 January
French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds
French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the…
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15 January
RCVS and BVA call for vet surgeons to be restored to Shortage Occupation List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have called for veterinary surgeons to be restored…
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9 January
EU and member states endorse FEDIAF code of pet food labelling
A new edition of the FEDIAF Labelling Code has been approved by the EU Standing Committee for Animal Nutrition. …
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Dec- 2018 -13 December
Natural Instinct recalls cat food over ‘EU requirements’
Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food…
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13 December
OATA training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is re-launching its industry training packages with new online courses after gaining City &…
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation…
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29 November
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let…
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