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PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit
Arden Grange weighs in on weight loss
UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions
Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced
Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland
Different Dog launches food donation scheme
Award-winning pet food company receives £2m funding
Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan
A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management items
Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey
Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
Taking the lead on fundraising dog walk
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Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food
BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets
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Pet supplies business closes after 3 decades of trading
RAW urges vets to help in fight against deadly disease
Police dogs honoured for London terror attack heroics
New healthy treat from Natures Menu
WOOFS triumph at Crufts securing several new stockists
Food and water are lifesavers for hedgehogs after hibernation
Vet Liz Barton joins Companion Consultancy as Senior Account Manager
Youngest competitor George blazes a trail
PIF announces plans for new trade show
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists
Sharing the sofa with Clare Balding and Noel Fitzpatrick
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New Sales Director at Forthglade takes the lead
International buyers seek new UK pet products
Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21
Pet product suppliers hear export success stories
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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced

 

The winners of the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 have been announced in a glittering ceremony in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre in Birmingham, following a record-breaking number of nominations of the highest calibre for the third consecutive year.

 

The awards were hosted by TV presenter and animal lover, Matt Baker, and renowned retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE FRCVS, who puts his name to the Vet of the Year Award.  They recognise the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. 

 

The awards’ ceremony on 3 April in the run up to BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress saw praise bestowed on all the shortlisted nominees and winners were announced across eight categories.

 

Once again, an esteemed panel of industry professionals chaired by Chris Laurence were challenged with selecting the worthy shortlisted individuals and groups and the ultimate winners.

 

Speaking at the ceremony, chair of the judging panel, Chris Laurence, said: “Once again the breadth of nominations for the Welfare Awards has amazed and enthused the judging panel.  The new categories this year have been well supported and widened the field of nominees as well as increasing the number of nominations.  There have been some outstanding finalists and those who have won should be justifiably proud to have done so against some stiff competition.  Of course, the real winners in all this are the animals whose welfare has been improved and the message that has given about the importance of animal welfare to those who have come into contact with all the nominees.”

Winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 by category, are:

 

 Chris Laurence Vet of the Year Award in association with Vet Record

Hannah Capon, Canine Arthritis Management

 

Vet Nurse of the Year Award in association with Agria Pet Insurance

Rachel Wright, TOLFA

 

Charity Team of the Year Award in association with PDSA

Ebony Horse Club, Brixton

 

Charitable Contribution of the Year Award in association with Blue Cross 

Fiona Gammell, Wicklow Animal Welfare

 

Farmer of the Year Award in association with R.A.B.I.

David Finlay, Rainton Farm, Castle Douglas

 

Farm Educator of the Year in association with NADIS

James Griffiths from Taynton Court Farm, Gloucester

 

International Cat Care Welfare of the Year Award

Ian MacFarlaine, chief inspector of SPCA in Bermuda

 

One individual was given special recognition during the evening.  The Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare Award in association with Your Dog and Your Cat was presented to Professor Jacky Reid, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow and CEO of the innovative research company, NewMetrica.  Jacky and her multi-disciplinary team of renowned academics from the University of Glasgow have dedicated over 20 years to researching pain and quality of life measurement in pets.  Her work into these vital areas at the University of Glasgow and, since retiring from the University, as part of NewMetrica is truly innovative and widely respected and she works tirelessly to broaden its reach for the benefit of the welfare of animals.

 

The winners were presented with their coveted awards on stage by Matt Baker and Chris Laurence, alongside a representative from each of the category sponsors including: Blue Cross, PDSA, International Cat Care, Vet Record, Agria Pet Insurance, NADIS, R.A.B.I. and Your Dog and Your Cat magazines.

 

“It is the second consecutive year that I have presented the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards and once again I am touched and humbled by the individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to enhance and promote animal welfare both in the UK and abroad to make a real difference to the lives of animals,” commented, co-host of the awards, Matt Baker.

 

“The vision, dedication and hard work demonstrated by each and every award winner is truly outstanding,” commented, Cuneyt Seckin, managing director of Ceva Animal Health UK and Ireland.  “We had a brilliant evening celebrating our remarkable winners and would like to congratulate each and every one of them on their fantastic achievement.”

 

For further information on the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards visit www.cevawelfareawards.com

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