Trade Organisations

Vets criticise ITV for ‘lax animal welfare standards’

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has sent an open letter to the producers of ITV reality series, I’m a Celebrity…

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New categories added to the PetQuip Awards

Now in its seventh year, the PetQuip Awards organisers have introduced two additional awards for 2019. A category for small…

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PFMA addresses raw food concerns

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to the recent paper on a Swedish study that tested 60 products…

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OATA supports new freshwater fish conservation programme

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced it has become a strategic partner of Shoal, a new conservation programme…

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PIF reveals plans for 2019

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has outlined its plans for the year ahead,…

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BVA sees victory on revalidation campaign

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans for reforms to the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians (OVs),…

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PFMA produces Animal Welfare Framework

Marking the end of the first year of Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) Pet Food Vision initiative with its focus…

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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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RCVS begins process of selling Westminster headquarters

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has started the process of selling its current premises in Belgravia House, Westminster,…

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New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members

OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its…

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