2006.06
It is necessary for cat owner to take anti parasitic worm measures. (Page 40)
Cat owner's consciousness for parasitic worm had been low because a lot of cats were kept out-of-door and it was troublesome to give medicine and exterminate parasitic worm in Japan. But in recent years, as it ranks higher in disease statistics, the disease concerning to parasitic worm is increasing.
Also it is necessary for cats to get rid of parasitic worm for preventing common infection disease between human and animals.
For flea, it does not infect only by contact between cats, even a cat which is completely kept indoor would be caught. It is because, for example, it is brought into house by its egg and pupa stick to clothes, belongings and shoes. And a mosquito which carries filaria is easy to enter a room from open door and window.
To enjoy physical contact with your cat, it is necessary for cat owner to take anti parasitic worm measures.
The 11th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organization (IAHAIO) 2007 Tokyo will be held in 2007 (Page 33)
The 11th International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organization (IAHAIO) 2007 Tokyo will be held from October 5 to October 8 next year at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo. (The first day is in the University of Tokyo, Yasuda-kodo) The theme of this time is "Human and animals : Partnership for living together."
This conference is paid attention as the first international conference in Japan which can exchange information from experts who is in field of considering relation between human and animals to ordinary pet owners.
Dr. Ian Dunbar's "Petdog Training Seminar" will be held from July 5 to July 16. (Page 34)
Dr. Ian Dunbar's "Petdog Training Seminar" will be held from July 5 to July 16 at Tokyo, Kobe and Fukuoka. This time, the object and theme are classified in detail, that is, usual "Petdog Training Seminar" (4 days in Tokyo), "For pet shop" (1 day in Tokyo and 1 day in Kobe), "For veterinary" (1 day in Tokyo), "English seminar" (1 day in Tokyo) and "For pet owner" (1day in Fukuoka).
It is held from 10:00 to 16:30 (Fukuoka seminar is from10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00).
You can apply for the seminars by FAX or from Home Page. The deadline for applications is June 28 but when reaches the fixed number, it will be closed. Resume and attending certificate will be handed out free on the day.
[Contact]
Petdog Training Seminar Secretariat (set up in Redheart Inc.)
TEL 078-230-2360
FAX 078-230-2348
URL http://pet-dog-training.jp/
Pet Forest Academy Co., Ltd. holds a special lecture inviting Ms. Nanae Gunji (Page 38)
Pet Forest Academy Co., Ltd. (Representative Akio Banno, Minato-ku Tokyo) held a special lecture inviting Ms. Nanae Gunji who is a writer of "Beruna no shippo (Tail of Beruna)"on March 18. She has carried out lectures as part of spreading guide dog activity and is giving lectures all over Japan. This time, she came with her partner guide dog Perira and talked about her experience and thought. Her book "Beruna no shippo" will be made into a movie this summer, which was her long-cherished dream. The heroin of this move is actress Miho Shiraishi.
On the other hand, this academy held "Special seminar of service dog trainer" on April 8. Service dog is a working dog that helps a handicapped person's daily life like bringing things and opening doors.
Ms. Reiko Chiba (NPO Totalcare Assistant Dog Center) was invited as a lecturer and gave a demonstration of service dog.
AIXIA Corporation becomes consolidated subsidiary company of Maruha Group Inc. (Page 28)
AIXIA Corporation (President Osamu Hasegawa, Minato-ku Tokyo) announced that the company becomes consolidated subsidiary company of Maruha Group Inc.(President Yuji Igarashi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo).
Maruha Corporation handed over 55% stocks (2642 stocks) of former Maruha Pet Food Co., Ltd. (incumbent AIXIA Corporation) to JAFCO (President Toshiaki Ito) in 2001 and now is transferred again. By this, Maruha Corporation holds 76% of AIXIA Corporation's stocks adding existing 21% stocks. The acquisition price is about 4.5 billion yen.
Mr. Hasegawa, president of AIXIA Corporation, emphasized "more multiplier effect will be expected by sharing the know-how of developing attractive products and quality control making use of marine products supply power, production system of both at home and abroad and network of overseas sales."
Kojima Co., Ltd. will surpass in 2006. (Page 16)
Kojima Co., Ltd. (President Akiyoshi Kojima, Koto-ku Tokyo) which expands pet specialty shop mainly in the metropolitan area held "The policy meeting 2006" for the employees. The achievements of the year 2005 was up and total sales was 10.8 billion yen and pretax profit was improved drastically. The company gained confidence by carrying out veterinary's medical checkup of living body thoroughly and improved achievements of products sales by analyzing customer's trend. 650 out of 850 employees attended the meeting and the unification of intention was made toward differentiation strategy spending about 10 million expenses. The sales goal of this year is 11.5 billion yen and pretax profit is 500 million yen. Kojima Co., Ltd. will surpass in 2006.
Kotobuki Kogei Co., Ltd. announces the achievements of 39th term. (Page 30)
Kotobuki Kogei Co., Ltd. (President Yutaka Segawa, Matsubara-shi Osaka) held the 39th term statement meeting of accounts (fiscal term in February) at Hotel Seamore (Nishimuroi-gun Wakayama) and announced the achievements of 39th term, that is, sales 2.8 billion and 6 million yen (last year 2.6billion 30 million yen) and pretax profit 90 million yen (last year 150 million). The sales was 103 percent compared with last year, though little bit fell short of the plan, and has now reached its maximum. The number of water tank sold was 330 thousands in 39th term. The company sold 210 thousands of 45 or under centimeters water tank this term and are going to put emphasis on 60 centimeters and over water tank from 40th term.
Japan Wayne Co., Ltd. holds "The 25th Spring All Pet Products Fair" in April. (Page 35)
Japan Wayne Co., Ltd. (President Yasushi Maeda, Settsu-shi Osaka) held "The 25th Spring All Pet Products Fair" at Osaka Merchandise Mart on April 19 and 20. As the display with business meeting was held this March, the company has slight misgivings about decreasing of visitors. But the number of visitors became 1,402 and was over last time's visitors 1,371. The exhibitors of the fair were 75 and 9 among them were new exhibitors, so eye-catching products were displayed.
The 1st Pet Forest Academy job fair is held on April 28. (Page 35)
Mr.Kazuyoshi Katsumata, a pet general consultant, gave a lecture "Requiring talent for pet industry" at the 1st job fair held by Pet Forest Academy Co., Ltd. (Representative Akio Banno, Minato-ku Tokyo) on April 28.
He has been involved in pet industry for 20 years and said that the breeding culture didn't settle though the pet boom often took place. For instance, as a dog owner in Japan takes his (her) dog for a walk on the asphalt road even the daytime in the mid summer, in case of short-legged dogs, develop a cataract at high rate when it becomes over ten influenced by reflected heat. But dog owners don't know this. It should be advised by pet shop. However, the possibility of pet business is expanding because a dog is considered as a family member, though once treated as a watchdog. Now as the purpose of pet apparel becomes practical rather than for fashion, products which made use of new technology will be demanded. As to animal medical treatment, pet's rehabilitation facilities are expected.
And for attendees who want to work for pet shop, Mr. Katsumata talked about a pet shop which increased sales by leaps and bounds though the shop space is narrow. At the end of the lecture, he emphasized for 43 attended students "It is the duty for people who join the pet industry to establish breeding culture without carrying away by boom."
Need a device how to show dog's apparel in the specialty shop. (Page 31)
Decent Co., Ltd. (President Yuka Kikuchi*1 Taito-ku Tokyo) which plans, develops and manufactures apparel and pet products is expanding sales in pet apparel field that competition is hot. The brand name of this company's pet products is "doggy shake". The products of this company are dog's wear, toy and tool which made with original design and competitive. They said, "We wish our customers purchase high quality products with understandable price." and intend to develop the products targeting the middle class.
The floor of specialty shop displays pet foods at noticeable place and apparel is displayed inner part. Mr. Tsunehiro Suzuki of Decent Co., Ltd. said about this, "Pet wear is not always necessary. But therefore we need a device how to show them. It is an ideal that people look at the dog's apparel just like drop in human's apparel shop."
3M Health Care Limited starts to sell animal collar "3M Clear Custom Collar" (Page 31)
3M Health Care Limited (President Paul D. Rosso, Setagaya-ku Tokyo) started to sell animal collar "3M Clear Custom Collar" which is transparent and not interrupt the view for veterinary hospitals. As the view is clear, it will reduce the stress of pets and as it is wide and have control angle, even a dog which has long muzzle can't lick a wound. Sizes of this collar are 5 kinds, from small dog and cat to large-sized dog. It can use for shampoo, too.
3M Health Care Limited has sold products in animal's operation field until now, but expands the product line this time. The capital of this company is 960 million yen through divided capital investment with Sumitomo 3M limited and 3M.
Long-established wholesaler of ornamental fish, Omori-Shoten discontinured the business dated March 31. (Page 36)
Long-established wholesaler of ornamental fish, Omori-Shoten (Setagaya-ku Tokyo) discontinured the business dated March 31. A retail shop which Omori-Shoten managed also closed on May 7. It will be pulled down this summer.
Omori-Shoten was established in 1931at Kayaba-cho and moved to present place in 1955. It had supported ornamental fish distribution. Also the president of Omori-Shoten and some staff visited Nigeria and presented colored carp to Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. They contributed to international activity.
