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Wildlife struggling in the heat, warns RSPB
Campaign launches to help wildlife during summer

The UK's largest nature conservation charity, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), is issuing advice to the public after voicing concerns that garden wildlife - such as starlings, hedgehogs, butterflies and ladybirds - are struggling to cope with the scorching summer temperatures.

This comes after the groundbreaking State of Nature report released by 25 wildlife organisations revealed that 60 per cent of the wildlife species included in the study had declined over recent decades.

The Giving Nature a Home campaign allows public access to expert advice on how to help the wildlife in their gardens and outside spaces during periods of hot, dry weather.

The campaign appeals to the public to provide fresh clean water and supplementary food for birds and hedgehogs, as natural water sources dry up and worms become scarce.

It is also advised that garden plants are kept well watered, as these become important to butterflies and bees when wild plants die in the hot, dry conditions.  

Val Osbourne, head of the RSPB's wildlife enquiries team said: "Turning your outside space into a home for nature by doing simple things like topping up your birdbath, creating a makeshift pond from a washing-up tub or putting down a saucer filled with water could offer a vital lifeline to some of our garden favourites that are already fighting against declines."

Visit the RSPB website for more information about the campaign.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com