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Hedgehog sightings mapped by county
"We’re asking anyone who sees a hedgehog to record their sightings on the BIG Hedgehog Map”.
Public urged to improve map by reporting sightings 

For the first time, Hedgehog Street is mapping the British counties that are recording the most hedgehog sightings.

Conservationists are calling for more people to record their sightings to ensure the BIG Hedgehog Map reflects the most accurate picture.

The map shows all recorded sightings of hedgehogs - dead or alive - since 2015.

According to the map, the top five hedgehog-spotting counties are:
1. Hampshire - 1,250 sightings
2. Oxfordshire - 803 sightings
3. Greater Manchester - 803 sightings
4. Devon - 701 sightings
5. Hertfordshire - 669 sightings

The areas with the fewest recorded sightings include Bath and north-east Somerset, the Isle of Wight and Bristol. Data from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is also very sparse.

Emily Wilson, hedgehog officer for Hedgehog Street, said: “A lower number or no sightings doesn’t necessarily mean there are less hedgehogs in the given area, but simply that we’re not being told about them.

“Therefore, we’re asking anyone who sees a hedgehog to record their sightings on the BIG Hedgehog Map”.

She added: “While the heatmap does not reflect actual hedgehog distribution, the more data we can gather, the better picture we have of where hedgehogs are located across the British Isles, which helps us to protect these beautiful but endangered animals.”

To record sightings or map a hedgehog hole, visit
www.bighedgehogmap.org 

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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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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.