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Boehringer Ingelheim invests in China's pet care market
China's pet market is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.
Move 'an important milestone' for the firm's business development. 

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that it has acquired an equity stake in the New Ruipeng Group (NRP Group), a fast-growing business that offers digital and clinical pet services across China.

In a press release, Boehringer said the partnership with NRP Group will 'offer better solutions, quality advice and professional care to the growing number of pets and pet owners across China.'

Jean Scheftsik de Szolnok, a member of the board of managing directors with responsibility for Animal Health, said: “Improving the health of animals and humans is what drives us in Boehringer Ingelheim. Strong collaborations and partnerships have always been key to achieving this goal.

“Together with NRP Group and other partners we are looking forward to serving pet owners in China and contributing with our knowledge in areas such as disease understanding or training and education.”

China’s pet market is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. According to data compiled by Euromonitor International, the Country now has the world’s largest dog and cat population of 188 million.

Rising incomes and urbanisation are thought to be the main reasons why pet ownership in China has become so popular. In turn, this has given rise to a new “pet economy” in which pet owners are said to be continually seeking integrated online and offline products, services and information about their animals.

Boehringer said the move marks 'an important milestone' for the firm's business development in China, adding  that it will continue to invest in China and 'make its contributions to people’s aspirations for integrated and innovative solutions for their pets'.

It continued: 'Boehringer Ingelheim remains fully committed to its current and future business partners, such as other clinics, veterinarians, distributors and animal health companies, and to expanding business opportunities with them. Both companies will continue to work independently according to their respective business models.'

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.