(includes farm animal transport & live export) http://kb.rspca.org.au/23/ http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-are-the-welfare-issues-relating-to-meat-chicken-production_85.html Chickens that are used for meat production (also called broiler chickens) are very different from layer hens. They are bred to grow and gain weight very rapidly, with some birds ready for processing at just 35 days old. This rapid growth rate may... Transport of animals Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:19:42 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-would-a-cessation-of-the-live-sheep-export-trade-affect-WA-sheep-farmers_321.html RSPCA Australia commissioned respected economists, ACIL Tasman, to look at the farm-level adjustments that would be required if live sheep exports from Western Australia were phased out. This report provides reliable information about the real... Transport of animals Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:25:58 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-do-I-need-to-know-about-transporting-my-pets-by-air_25.html The following are suggestions for preparing your cat or dog for air travel so that the journey can be as stress-free and as safe as possible for both you and your pet. Assess whether air travel is the best option for your pet Before you decide... Transport of animals Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:12:46 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-is-the-RSPCA-doing-about-transportation-of-farm-animals_119.html Farm animals are transported within Australia to other properties, saleyards, feedlots, abattoirs and export ports. Some of these journeys may involve distances of thousands of kilometres over several days. Most land transport uses purpose-built... Transport of animals Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:52:38 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Is-it-legal-to-have-untethered-dogs-on-ute-trays-or-trucks_282.html It is a legal requirement in every State and Territory for dogs to be tethered when carried on the back of a ute or truck.  State Yes/No name of relevant act/special conditions and requirements ... Transport of animals Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:26:40 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Why-is-the-RSPCA-opposed-to-the-live-export-trade_105.html The export of live sheep, cattle and goats for slaughter has serious welfare problems — some relate to transport conditions resulting in high mortalities and others relate to a lack of control over what happens to animals once they reach the... Transport of animals Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:12:34 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-happens-to-animals-that-are-exported-live-for-slaughter-overseas_106.html Food animals destined for live export are mustered (often from extensive properties), loaded into trucks or trains and taken to a feedlot (a penned area) for up to a week until there are enough animals to fill a ship. They are then loaded into... Transport of animals Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:57 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-is-the-live-export-trade-regulated_107.html In 2003, after being rejected for unloading in Saudi Arabia, 58 000 Australian sheep were stranded for 11 weeks onboard the Cormo Express. This was the worst of a number of serious incidents that served to highlight the risks to animal welfare... Transport of animals Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:09:15 +1100