Recent announcements from Rural Affairs Minister for Wales, Elin Jones, indicate that the Welsh Assembly is getting serious about pushing ahead with its groundbreaking Companion Animal Welfare measures.
Tuesday 17 November 2009  Log in to comment on this article

Pet food retailer, Acorn Pet Centres, the chain which went into administration on 2nd September, has been sold in a deal that will secure 153 jobs in 24 stores throughout Scotland.
Wednesday 11 November 2009  Log in to comment on this article

PET PRODUCT NEWS:
Anybody who has lost a pet will remember the feeling of sheer panic and desperation. They will also know that help from as many people as quickly as possible is a priority. A new company Alert4 Limited has taken a fresh approach to this difficult and stressful situation. Embracing modern communication methods, the company has created a reliable, fast and affordable service that uses today's world of instant electronic communication. Several exclusive features have been developed by Alert4 to ensure a lost pet is quickly identified and returned to its owner.
Friday 02 October 2009  Log in to comment on this article

Scottish pet retail chain, Acorn Pet Centres, has gone into administration. The family run company, which was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Rosyth, has 36 stores and employed 243 staff. With a turnover of £10m, the business sold pets and pet supplies from stores throughout Scotland.
Wednesday 02 September 2009  Log in to comment on this article

Koi Herpes Virus, (KHV) is deadly and affects all varieties of carp including the well-known Koi. KHV is a 'notifiable' disease and any symptoms found in fish stocks must be reported in the UK, to the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI). There is currently no cure for the disease but, as we approach the UK's best known pet and garden aquatic trade show, GLEE, (Birmingham NEC), scientists at a West Midlands bio-tech company, Henderson Morley may be on the verge of a KHV vaccine breakthrough.
Wednesday 26 August 2009  Log in to comment on this article

When you go head to head in advertising, say in the manner of the supermarket giants Asda and Tesco, you must be absolutely sure of your facts if you don't want to be publicly embarrassed by your keen-eyed opponent. Good advice, but it comes too late to MPM Products who has been hauled before the Advertising Standards Authority, (ASA) for pitting its Applaws cat food brand against Town & Country's HiLife.
Wednesday 29 July 2009  Log in to comment on this article

The voluntary sector is benefiting from a surge in volunteers as redundundancies and poor employment prospects continue. The veterinary charity PDSA today reported a 21% increase in the number of volunteering enquiries during the first half of 2009.
Monday 20 July 2009  Log in to comment on this article