Animals

'Big' Grand Opening for 'Small Paws' Expansion of Hill's Pet Nutrition Center

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Science Diet, WellPet, Pet, Pet foods, Animals, Anthropology, Food industry

TOPEKA, Kan., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hill's Pet Nutrition today held the exclusive grand opening for a new $30 million, 25,000 square foot nutrition innovation center focused on the needs of small dogs 'Small Paws' as well as a new Engagement Center for veterinarians and other pet caregivers.

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  • TOPEKA, Kan., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hill's Pet Nutrition today held the exclusive grand opening for a new $30 million, 25,000 square foot nutrition innovation center focused on the needs of small dogs 'Small Paws' as well as a new Engagement Center for veterinarians and other pet caregivers.
  • The opening of the Small Paws Innovation Center makes Hill's the only pet food company in the U.S. with an innovation center specially designed for small and mini dogs.
  • "Hill's is excited to announce the opening of an expansion of our global Pet Nutrition Center to focus on the special needs of small dogs and also to enhance our involvement with those who care for pets through the new innovation center," said Hill's President Jesper Nordengaard.
  • HILL'S Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods and HILL'S Science Diet wellness pet foods are sold through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide.

Building Hope Introduces Discount Purchasing Program for Advanced Air and Surface Purifying Technology to Accelerate Charter Schools’ Safe Return to In-Person Learning

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Sarbecovirus, Charter schools in the United States, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Charter School, Veterinary medicine, Animals, Health sciences

Through Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program , charter schools may acquire ActivePure Vollara Air & Surface Pro purifier systems, which safely destroy 99% of common surface and airborne contaminates, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and other viruses, bacteria, mold, and allergens in high-occupancy areas.

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  • Through Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program , charter schools may acquire ActivePure Vollara Air & Surface Pro purifier systems, which safely destroy 99% of common surface and airborne contaminates, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and other viruses, bacteria, mold, and allergens in high-occupancy areas.
  • Charter schools can utilize Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act) funds to take full advantage of Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program.
  • Building Hope also offers alternative financing options and funding advances for those schools and clients where CARES funds are not immediately available.
  • For more information about how Building Hope helps charter schools nationwide provide unparalleled facilities, financial, and operational services, visit www.buildinghope.org .

A Pet's Healthy Weight Starts with Mindful Feeding and Treating Practices

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Pet foods, Pet, Cat food, Animals, Anthropology, Species

The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade association representing U.S. dog and cat food makers, recently launched a new resource with practical feeding and treating tips to help pets sustain a healthy weight.

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  • The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade association representing U.S. dog and cat food makers, recently launched a new resource with practical feeding and treating tips to help pets sustain a healthy weight.
  • The animated video, titled "Feeding and Treating for a Long and Healthy Life," includes guidelines and ideas on how families can fight pet obesity and support the best quality of life for their pets.
  • The new PFI video illustrates simple adjustments to feeding and treating habits that can help households ensure safe pet care.
  • In addition to the new digital resource, PFI has also developed additional and comprehensive web content with recommendations for feeding and treating practices.

Nonprofit Launches First and Only Collaborative Association to Help Michigan Pets

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Animal welfare, Animals, Philosophy of biology, Applied ethics

MPA aims to advance public policy, best practices and lifesaving measures to achieve the best quality of life for Michigan's pets.

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  • MPA aims to advance public policy, best practices and lifesaving measures to achieve the best quality of life for Michigan's pets.
  • Prior to 2021, there were approximately 1,195 professional trade associations in Michigan nearly every industry in the state had one, except for animal welfare.
  • Thanks to a new nonprofit that launched in January 2021 that is no longer the case.
  • MPA is a nonprofit charity led by an administration and board of directors comprised of animal welfare advocates from Michigan shelters, rescues and community outreach organizations.

PupDefense Announces Momentum Led by Doubling Top-Line Growth

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Animals, Amphibians of Australia, Fauna of Australia, Cane toad, Fauna of Barbados, Rhinella, Cane, Repellent

NAPLES, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PupDefense, the non-toxic Cane Toad Repellent, today announced massive company growth led by doubling its month-over-month top-line performance.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PupDefense, the non-toxic Cane Toad Repellent, today announced massive company growth led by doubling its month-over-month top-line performance.
  • This continued company momentum speaks to the significant market opportunity and demand for the Cane Toad Repellent delivered by PupDefense.
  • "Our rapid growth is the result of our emergence as the leader in the fight against Cane Toads in the U.S..
  • To see the tremendous growth of PupDefense happening in Venture X's first location remind us why we're in this industry.

Cats and Dogs Might Have Gained the "Covid 15," But New Data Reveals a Pet Obesity Epidemic Existed Long Before Quarantine

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Animals, Taxa, Organisms, Amphetamine, Bariatrics, Body shape, Nutrition, Obesity, Pet, Overweight, Dog, Obesity in pets

A wider look shines a spotlight on an even more concerning reality: diagnoses of overweight and obesity in cats and dogs have been occurring in epidemic proportions long before quarantine.

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  • A wider look shines a spotlight on an even more concerning reality: diagnoses of overweight and obesity in cats and dogs have been occurring in epidemic proportions long before quarantine.
  • "We want pet owners to know that you are not alone in managing your pet's weight.
  • It's clear from the data that many pets and their owners are struggling with this issue and Banfield is here to help."
  • Compared with pets of ideal weight, dogs and cats diagnosed as overweight or obese are more likely to suffer from other serious conditions.

Tails Wagging over Launch of Pet Supplies Plus Autoship Subscription Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Pet stores, Pet Supplies Plus, Pet, Animals, Anthropology

All Autoship orders are packed and delivered by the neighbor's local Pet Supplies Plus store shopping local and supporting the community is now even more convenient.

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  • All Autoship orders are packed and delivered by the neighbor's local Pet Supplies Plus store shopping local and supporting the community is now even more convenient.
  • The Pet Supplies Plus Autoship program comes with no commitment, allowing neighbors to skip a delivery or cancel at any time without fees.
  • Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet foods and a variety of made in the USA pet consumables, including food, treats, rawhide and chews.
  • Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES, MARS PETCARE AND PEDIGREE FOUNDATION JOIN FORCES TO AIRLIFT HUNDREDS OF SHELTER PETS TO NEW ADOPTIVE HOMES

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Pets, Pet adoption, Mars, Incorporated, Animals, Animal welfare, Economy of the United States

Seattle, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Greater Good Charities, Mars Petcare and PEDIGREE Foundation, the charitable arm of the PEDIGREE brand, join forces to launch Good Flights Flying to Forever Homes initiative to airlift hundreds of shelter pets to new adoptive homes in 2021.

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  • Seattle, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Greater Good Charities, Mars Petcare and PEDIGREE Foundation, the charitable arm of the PEDIGREE brand, join forces to launch Good Flights Flying to Forever Homes initiative to airlift hundreds of shelter pets to new adoptive homes in 2021.
  • Together, Mars Petcare and PEDIGREE Foundation have given a $100,000 grant that will help fund the transport of at-risk shelter pets and help the receiving animal shelters find them forever homes.
  • Through a series of six flights, hundreds of at-risk shelter pets will be saved, thanks to the Good Flights Flying to Forever Homes initiative.
  • During Fathers Day weekend, a multi-plane mission of more than 150 at-risk shelter pets will include the inaugural Good Flights Flying to Forever Homes airlift.

$9+ Billion Meat and Poultry Testing Global Market to 2026 - by Testing, Source and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Retail, Science, Research, Food, Beverage, Livestock, Animals, Domesticated animals, Poultry, Meat, Food and drink, Cultured meat

Another prime reason behind the rise in meat and poultry testing is a surge in health concerns and a protein-based diet.

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  • Another prime reason behind the rise in meat and poultry testing is a surge in health concerns and a protein-based diet.
  • And with the surge in the meat and poultry industry, the meat and poultry testing industry as well is predicted to grow at a noteworthy rate.
  • It becomes crucial for the meat and poultry industry for testing the presence of pathogens as they are life-threatening.
  • This has boosted the demand for food testing, especially meat and poultry testing.

Vytelle Completes Research with the Agricultural Research Council-Animal Production

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Animals, Cattle, Livestock crush, Mammals, Organisms

The use of In-Pen Weighing Positions reduces labor requirements associated with chute weight collection, stress, and injury in animals and handlers.

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  • The use of In-Pen Weighing Positions reduces labor requirements associated with chute weight collection, stress, and injury in animals and handlers.
  • Data was collected at the ARC Animal Production facility in Pretoria, South Africa, from October 2017 to December 2020 over several different trials.
  • More than 4,000 records demonstrated In-Pen Weighing Positions accurately and reliably measure body weights of cattle from South African breeds, when the appropriate conversion factors are used, said Professor Scholtz, of the Agricultural Research Council.
  • Vytelle is a precision livestock company reshaping how cattle producers worldwide optimize their herds.