RSPCA Policy B6 Farming of non-domesticated species
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Article ID: 169
Last updated: 12 Nov, 2008
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the farming of non-domesticated species until farming systems are developed that have no adverse effect on the welfare of the animal involved. |
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Where farming of non-domesticated species occurs, RSPCA Australia advocates its regulation through a system of licensing incorporating, at the very minimum, the relevant Standard/Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals, thus enabling monitoring of the industry. |
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Deer farming |
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Deer farming is acceptable where proper animal husbandry procedures, with due regard to animal welfare principles, are practised. All surgical procedures, for example antler removal and castration, must be performed under general anaesthesia in the presence and under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon. |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the removal of antlers in velvet for commercial sale. |
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Farming of ratites |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to ratite (ostrich and emu) farming because their confinement, transport and slaughter are likely to cause injury, suffering or distress to the animals concerned. |
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