Trade Organisations

BVA reacts to the ASA’s Morrisons ad ruling

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided not to uphold complaints against Morrisons Christmas TV advertisement. Back in December, the…

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PCTA offers alternative route to microchipping legislation

The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has welcomed the Government’s plans to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs and proffered…

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£3 million of sales saved after OATA steps in over plant ban

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is reporting it has saved the aquatics industry around £3 million in lost sales…

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Surrey Vet Physio produces instructional videos

A freelance veterinary physiotherapist has produced a series of instructional videos, showing stretching exercises and massage techniques used in her…

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RCVS saddened at death of former president

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced it is saddened to learn of the death of its former…

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OATA responds to scientific paper on antibiotics resistance in tropical fish

Ornamental fishes’ resistance to antibiotics doesn’t pose a contamination threat to humans following good hygiene practises, OATA has said. Despite…

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Animal charities unite to aid rescue dog

A rescue dog got to spend her first Christmas in a new home after receiving surgery at the Animal Health…

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RBS and NatWest launch online small business community

Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have been given the chance to participate in a new online community set-up by the…

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Wondercat survives thanks to Animal Health Trust surgeons

Surgeons at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) have performed surgery which has saved a 16-month-old cat’s life in a procedure…

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Healthy Paws holds first BVNA Congress

The largest sole veterinary nursing congress in the UK has been held by Healthy Paws. Offering more than 70 veterinary…

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