EDITOR’S LETTER | PET GAZETTE | 3
MEET THE EXPERTS CONTRIBUTING
TO THIS MONTH’S ISSUE
Nigel Baker is chief executive
of the Pet Industry Federation
(PIF). He joined the PIF in
2012 and has more than 30
years’ experience in the pet
trade. Nigel has considerable
commercial experience from
the senior positions he has
held in pet food manufacturing
and supplier companies.
EDITOR’S LETTER
The future of the pet and veterinary trade post-Brexit is still
John Courteney-Smith MRSB
is the bird and reptile manager
for Arcadia Products and a full
member of the Royal Society
of Biology. He believes that we
still have much to learn from
the wild and has a passionate
dedication to ever increasing
animal welfare. His aim is to start
a ‘revolution in exotic pet care’. relatively unknown nearly three years since the decision to
Caroline Offord has worked
in the RSPB Communications
Department for over ten years
and has spent her working life in
the conservation/environmental
sector. She enjoys being outside
in nature and since becoming a
mum to two boys is passionate
about getting them outdoors to
enjoy and experience wildlife
and the natural world. not already registered to practise veterinary surgery in the UK
Nicole Paley is the
communications manager at
the PFMA and has worked in
the pet food industry for over
ten years. Liaising with the
PFMA’s team of industry and
veterinary nutrition experts, Nicole
writes on a range of subjects
from pet nutrition to industry
trends and developments. animal welfare after the deadline, which is further discussed
exit the EU was made and considering how heavily the sector
relies on European trade and nationals in certain aspects, it’s
important to be somewhat prepared for any outcome.
In February, new legislation passed allowing RCVS to continue
to register veterinary surgeons from the European Economic
Area after the UK leaves the EU. This is useful for those who are
as no extra assessments will be required, meaning one less
obstacle for qualifi ed EU nationals.
More on what the situation could look like for the trade after
Brexit, Nicola Ravensford shares her tips on how to make
your business adaptable not only for the UK’s exit but also for
any circumstances your organisation may face. Read this on
page 34. Also have a look at what changes could be made to
on page 16.
Aside from that, this month we focus on small animals and the
ways the sector is making sure this kind of pet is looked after in
a way that ensures their health and wellbeing.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
Shekina
Shekina Tuahene, Online editor
www.petgazette.biz
March 2019