The Scottish SPCA is asking the public to help care for young hedgehogs by putting out suitable food and water.

The charity sees an increase in hoglets arriving at its rescue centres every autumn, when hedgehogs can face difficulties finding food as they try to gain weight before hibernation.

Chris Hogsden, manager of the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre, said: "Members of the public can help hoglets have a better chance of thriving by putting a shallow dish of water in the garden.

"They can also leave out hedgehog food or wet cat food, as long as it isn't in jelly and is not fish based as this isn't something found in their natural diet."

RCVS Knowledge has appointed Katie Mantell as its new chief executive officer.

After working for more than two decades in the human health and science sector, she will be taking up her role on 4 December 2023.

Ms Mantell said: "It will be an enormous privilege to lead an organisation that seeks to support the veterinary professions. High-quality veterinary care plays a crucial role in society, from ensuring the health and welfare of animals to playing a vital role in safeguarding public health."

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has asked for veterinary opinion on the new UK Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (AMR NAP).

The feedback would finalise the outcomes and commitments that will feature in the UK AMR NAP 2024 to 2029, as well as the work which Defra will contribute.

Veterinary surgeons and nurses are invited to watch a 14 minute webinar on the topic before completing a survey with their views by 19 September 2023.

MSD Animal Health have opened applications for its Research Bursaries.

The bursaries form part of the organisation's commitment to supporting innovation in the veterinary industry.

The available bursaries are:

• Two £4000 bursaries for veterinary surgeons carrying out ruminant research
• One £4000 bursary for a veterinary surgeon conducting companion animal (including equine) research
• One £1000 bursary for either a qualified or student nurse
• Five £1000 bursaries for veterinary students from the UK.

For details on how to apply, visit the website or email msdahbursary@msd.com.

Keepers at London Zoo are preparing for the annual weigh-in of the zoo's animals, which is set to take place on Thursday, 24 August.

More than 14,000 animals will have their heights and weights recorded, including penguins, tigers, and gorillas.

Angela Ryan, head of zoological operations at London Zoo, said: "Having this data helps to ensure that every animal we care for is healthy, eating well, and growing at the rate they should - a key indicator of health and wellbeing."

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a video of its second webinar on the forthcoming 'under care' guidance to help veterinary professionals understand the changes. The new guidance will come into effect from 1 September 2023.

The webinar took place on Monday, 17 July, following an oversubscribed first webinar in June, and was hosted by RCVS senior vice-president Melissa Donald.

The video can be viewed on the RCVS website.