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The Wildest Hide & Seek
Hedgehogs are one of the animals focused on in the survey.
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust are launching a nationwide experiment - the UK’s Wildest Hide & Seek - to look at the effects wetlands may have on the range of wildlife found nearby. 

The trust is inviting everyone to take part in this simple survey by searching your gardens, parks or allotment for 14 ‘barometer’ species.

Everyone is encouraged to take part and survey a local public or private green space, whether or not there’s a pond, stream, bog or any other wetland nearby. You don’t need to be a wildlife expert or have a garden of your own. We just need you to spend one hour doing the survey between Friday 21 May and Monday 31 May. A guide and form is available to download at wwt.org.uk/hideandseek or free to collect from any WWT Wetland Centre.

The 14 species that are the focus of the survey include those that we wouldn’t normally think of as dependent on ponds, such as grass snake, swallow, bat as well as thrush and hedgehog. All are familiar and fairly easy to identify and they cover a range of fauna: mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. Over time the survey will show whether local wildlife is disappearing or moving to other areas, and the role small wetlands might be playing in providing wildlife corridors across the country.

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Free CPD announced for BVNA members

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 Zoetis is to present a CPD event for free to members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Led by veterinary consultant Ruth Moxon, the one-hour online session is designed to help veterinary nurses discuss parasiticide options with clients. It will advise on structuring recommendations, factors for product choice and moving away from 'selling'.

'How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?' will be presented on Tuesday, 20 May at 7.30pm. It is free for BVNA members, with 15.00 tickets for non-members.

Veterinary nurses can email cpd@bvna.co.uk to book their place. 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.