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Bil-Jac Foods releases book about company's founder

Manufacturer of superpremium dog foods and treats Bil-Jac Foods is launching its first book, Feeding Champions: The Story of Bil-Jac, The Life and Passion of Bill Kelly in bookstores nationwide on April 1.

Menu Foods looks at its financial options

Menu Foods Income Fund said it is in the process of evaluating financial alternatives to maximize unitholder value.

Hill's donates £30,000 to UK veterinary students

Undergraduates at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham will be able to get financial help over the next three years from a fund set up by Hill’s Pet Nutrition worth £30,000 (US$45,800).

Halo works with USPS to promote stamp

Halo, a producer of holistic pet care products, is working with the United States Postal Service to promote its 2010 social awareness stamp, “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet.”

Cargill uses YouTube video to promote petfood donation

After teaming with The Pet Project to donate a truckload of petfood to an area food bank in January, Cargill Animal Nutrition is raising awareness for needy pets with a video campaign.

Wagg unveils scented advertisement for dogs

UK petfood manufacturer Wagg Foods has developed the first dog food advertisement that smells of its product’s meaty aroma.

University researchers test new diet for feline bladder disorders

A team of researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University is hopeful that its new diet will help cats dissolve certain bladder stones and prevent future occurrences, and prevent a disorder known as feline idiopathic cystitis, in which cats suffer from bladder inflammation.

Study finds digestibility of carbohydrate sources for dogs

A digestibility study conducted by São Paulo State University scientists determined the nutritional value of various ingredients for dog foods.

State stands by Sweet Meadow farm

Months after the Sherborn, Massachusetts, USA, Zoning Board of Appeals shut down Sweet Meadow Farm due to alleged illegal operations, Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Scott Soares sent a letter to the ZBA saying the farm's feed business is protected under state agricultural laws.

Vet's new book discusses commercial petfood

Veterinarian Ernie Ward’s new book Chow Hound looks at processed petfoods and urges people to learn more about what they're feeding their dogs.

Study finds cat, dog obesity increasing

In the US, over 45% of dogs and 58% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

Moroccan petfood report available

Euromonitor International's Pet Food And Pet Care Products in Morocco market report is now available and offers retail sales data, identifies the leading companies/brands and offers strategic analysis of factors influencing the market. Also included in the report are forecasts that illustrate how the market is set to change.

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