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Agria appoints Janet Hughes as new Head of Veterinary Business

Agria Pet Insurance has appointed Janet Hughes to the position of Head of Veterinary Business. Janet will be responsible for ensuring that veterinary practices receive the support they need from Agria to grow their business and provide best quality care. Janet is a well-known figure in the veterinary profession and a regional organiser for the VPMA. In her previous roles she has been instrumental in launching pet health plans in practices – widely perceived to be one of the components that practice have to get right in order to drive client loyalty and practice profitability.

Agria announces partnership agreements with two buying groups

Agria Pet Insurance has today announced partnership agreements with buying groups St Francis Group and Vetswest. It’s a move that aims to make it easier and more rewarding for practices to support and recommend Agria insurance cover to fit the needs of pet owners. The move will see practices who are members of the buying groups receive additional rewards for new Agria insurance policies taken up by petowners. Practices that are already working with Agria will also benefit from the aggregate activity of buying group members. Simon Wheeler, Managing Director of Agria said, “

Agria explains how to double client spend on vet care at London Vet Show

At London Vet Show Agria Pet Insurance will be focussing on how having more insured clients can benefit practices, allowing pet owners to seek veterinary help earlier and more frequently, effectively doubling practice profit.1Practice owners and managers are encouraged to talk to the Agria Team on stand E15 about how Agria Pet Insurance can benefit their practice. There will be an opportunity on the stand to see how easy it is to activate 5 weeks free cover online for new puppy and kitten owners and to talk about the benefits of lifetime cover. The company will also be

Just 30% of pet owners ask their vet for help in managing their pet’s stress

A survey of nearly 2000 dog owners carried out by natural supplement company Lintbells identified that just 17% would definitely ask their vet for help if their dog was stressed and only 13% have actually tried this route already. A similar percentage (18%) said they would definitely ask an animal behaviourist for help and just 15% have tried this already. However, 23% said they would definitely try using a natural or herbal supplement. Lintbells Veterinary Director James Howie says in the lead up to firework season, practices should think about what can be done to get the

Practice opportunity to try microchips for mini breeds and small species for free

With recent concerns raised over microchipping of very small puppies, kittens and other species, practices could be seeking some new solutions. Jo Briault, MD of Pet-ID Microchips, has decided to offer a ‘try before you buy’ option for the company’s full range of microchips so practices can choose which format best suits their needs. Practices can also buy the company’s microchips at less than list price online from online veterinary marketplace vbay. The company has some very specific answers to the miniature patients question with a mini chip that’s just 8mm x 1.4mm. Jo is

Lintbells features new calming product at London Vet Show

Lintbells will be featuring its new natural calming product YuCALM on stand number P40 at London Vet Show. As part of the focus on reducing stress in dogs, helping them to feel happier and calmer, Lintbells will be running a YuCALM competition giving delegates the opportunity to win a Virgin Experience Day worth up to £350 – providing the winner with the chance to have fun and relax away from the practice and restore their work-life balance. Lintbells veterinary team will be on hand and can discuss the comprehensive validation process and trials used to develop products like

ACD Projects encourages practices to build for the future at London Vet Show

“With European Central Bank interest rates at a record low there’s never been a better time to invest in your practice,” says Alex Darvill, MD of veterinary design and building business ACD Projects. To allow practices to make the most of the opportunity the award winning company will be attending London Vet Show and its team of experts will be offering a free consultation to vets wishing to talk through their ideas, review existing plans, or seek advice on troubleshooting problem builds. Having been involved in the design and build of hundreds of veterinary practices Alex

Lintbells creates excitement about calming at BVNA Congress

At this year’s BVNA Congress, there’s plenty to get excited about as natural supplements company Lintbells launches its latest product YuCALM Dog. The new supplement offers an effective way to help reduce stress, allowing dogs to feel happier and calmer. Vet nurses are being asked to share their experiences of pet behaviour problems by taking part in a survey on the Lintbells stand E1. In return, they will receive a YuCALM Goodie Bag. Lintbells Marketing Executive Gemma Cunningham says the survey will help the company understand practice needs, “Vet nurses are often the first

Lord Lieutenant visits Lintbells’ offices in Herts

On Monday 19thSeptember, British company Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements, was presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category by HM Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, The Countess of Verulam.   The Countess presented the award in the form of an engraved lead crystal bowl and a scroll. She congratulated the company on its achievement, remarking that there are many applications for Queens Awards and very, very few are granted. It was a proud day for company co-founders John Davies and John Howie. Their description of their

Lintbells celebrates first decade in business with Pets At Home Award

It’s been quite a year for Lintbells as the company reaches its landmark first 10 years in business. The work that comes with a major relaunch and a new website was made all worthwhile in April when the company received a Queens Award for Enterprise and now the winning streak is continuing as Pets at Home has awarded Lintbells its ‘Best Multi-Channel Supplier’. The award was given to Lintbells because the Pets At Home team felt that the company had done an outstanding job in driving its brands across all their principle channels, including in-store, online and through its

Lintbells welcomes Lord Lieutenant to offices in Herts

Date: Monday 19th September Time: 2 pm – 3.30 pm Venue: Lintbells Ltd, West Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Halls Green, Weston, SG4 7DP Event: Presentation of a Queens Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category by HM Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, The Countess of Verulam On Monday 19thSeptember, British company Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements, will be presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.  The award will be presented at the company’s offices at Weston, near Stevenage in Herts by HM Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire,

Lintbells launches a natural solution for stressed and anxious dogs

Lintbells has launched YuCALM Dog, complementing the company’s best-selling joint and skin support products. It takes the company’s premium natural supplements portfolio into the area of behaviour therapy for the first time. The new supplement promises it offers an effective way to help reduce stress, allowing dogs to feel happier and calmer. YuCALM Dog is ideal for pets with noise phobias or other behavioural concerns. It can be given short term to combat a specific trigger event – such as holiday travel or during firework season – or for as long as it is needed by dogs with

Innovative equine patch is a natural aid to mobility

Lintbells, maker of the popular joint supplement YUMOVE Horse Active Joint, has launched an innovative, natural patch to ease joint stiffness and support mobility in horses. YUMOVE Horse Active Joint Patch will act locally and faster than the supplement to help restore mobility – providing a beneficial effect within around 30 minutes and acting for up to 72 hours after patch removal. Anna Prest, Lintbells Brand Manager, explains that the patch is ideal for competition and leisure horses alike, “The patch is ideal for everyday use, for those strains and knocks but also as a

Lintbells founders celebrate innovation award at Buckingham Palace

It’s been a very special week for Lintbells, the Hertfordshire based maker of high quality natural pet supplements. On Thursday 14th, Founding Directors, John Davies and John Howie were invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of being awarded the Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2016. It was a landmark moment for the pair who only established the business in 2006 and have seen it grow from strength to strength. John Davies described how their first Royal contact was with Prince Michael of Kent who, as patron of the Kennel Club and Battersea Dogs home, expressed

South East vets welcome the familiar face of Andy Wellsteed

Veterinary practices in East Anglia and the South East are welcoming a familiar face as Andy Wellsteed returns to the area in the role of Territory Manager for Agria Pet Insurance. Andy began his working life with a well-respected agricultural supplies company in both technical and sales  roles, he then  embarked on his sixteen year career calling on veterinary practices, mainly representing veterinary wholesalers. Caroline Johnson, National Veterinary Sales Manager, says, “Andy is very highly regarded by practices in the area and everyone at Agria is delighted to have him

Agria’s Contact Centre is an Award Winner

Agria Pet Insurance’s Contact Centre is celebrating after becoming the proud recipient of awards given out by the Call Centre Management Association (CCMA). The company’s achievements are all the more remarkable given the size and reach of the other nominated companies who include household names like British Gas, Sky, BUPA and Sage.  The company’s biggest winner on awards night was Ibrar Hussain who was announced as the Outbound Team Manager of the Year (Bronze award winner). Ibrar was singled out not for his personal success in his job but also for his ability to coach, lead

Vet and her pet win fitness prize at BSAVA Congress

Lintbells is celebrating some exciting changes with its latest rebrand and shared the news at this year’s BSAVA congress. Now, lucky delegate, Stephanie Melen, a vet from Leeds, is celebrating some exciting changes of her own, having won a Fitbit Surge for herself and a FitBark for her dog in a competition held at the Lintbells stand. Gemma Cunningham from Lintbells says “We felt it was a fun way to celebrate our relaunch, especially as our product focus is very much on proven benefits to pet health. Hopefully, Stephanie and her canine companions will have many happy hours

Age is no barrier to pet insurance with Agria’s Amnesty this May

It’s common for owners of older pets to have difficulties finding insurance cover for their pets at a time when they most need it, due to maximum age limits for new policies. Now Agria Pet Insurance has announced an Age Amnesty for the whole of May that means that pet owners will be offered a quote for cover regardless of the age of their pet.* Veterinary practices are being encouraged to make their clients aware of the benefits that will ensure that older pets get the high quality care they deserve in their senior years. An increased predisposition to chronic mobility

Queen’s Award is just the tonic for pet supplements company Lintbells

British company Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements, has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The company, which was established in 2006, is known for its commitment to improve the lives of dogs, cats and horses. Its health enhancing supplements are given to over 150,000 dogs in the UK alone, including this year’s Crufts Best in Show. It was the company’s work in developing its YuMOVE brand that has primarily been responsible for the award in the innovation category. It’s the culmination of many years of ‘inspiration and

Supreme’s Rabbit Revolution Shakes up Congress

Supreme Petfoods enjoyed its best congress ever, anywhere, this April in Birmingham, with over a thousand delegates swarming to its stand to take part in its Rabbit Revolution and 1,200 casting their verdict on its ‘misinformation’ campaign. It was so successful that the company is now extending the opportunity to be part of the Revolution to all practices. The topic that got vets and nurses excited was the chance to take part in a Rabbit Revolution, vote for the worst examples of rabbit misinformation and liberate a Rabbit Revolution Toolkit to help them set rabbit owners on

Vet and Vet Nurses are first to see Lintbells new look at BSAVA Congress

Veterinary practices have championed the Lintbells brands and been instrumental in the company’s success, according to Lintbells co-founder John Howie. That’s the reason why the company has chosen to unveil its rebrand at BSAVA Congress this April on stand 127. Lintbells brands include YuMEGA Itchy Dog, the UK’s number one* veterinary skin supplement and YuMOVE, the fastest growing joint supplement brand. The rebrand includes a new look and the use of a trademarked source of green lipped mussel – Vitaease™ – which offers a highly concentrated source of omega-3. Known for validating the

Agria talks rabbit insurance and offers £1000 CPD carrot at BSAVA congress

At BSAVA congress, Agria Pet Insurance will launch its own rabbit insurance policy, complementing existing cat and dog policies. Vets and nurses are welcome to visit Agria on stand 215 where they can find out all about the new cover and enter a prize draw to win up to £1000 worth of rabbit CPD and associated travel. Those that have managed to get hold of an Agria lucky carrot and code (available in the delegate bag) will also receive a delicious treat they can get their teeth into straight away. The new rabbit policy has a number of unique features that will be attractive to

Agria encourages pet owners to put care before pampering at Crufts

Whether retailers or vets are visiting Crufts – the world’s largest dog show – for business or pleasure, there are plenty of reasons to stop by the Agria Pet Insurance stands in Hall 2 & 3. In Hall 2, it’s all about the pleasure, with the opportunity to win a car by entering the right combination in the safe. Pet owners can also enjoy 4 months half price on any policy taken out at the show. For those that can’t make it there for the four show days, there’s the opportunity to get into the Crufts spirit with a generous money saving 4 months half price offer on pet insurance by

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