What is veal?
Veal is the meat from a younger animal of either a dairy breed, dairy crossbreed or beef breed. Dairy and...
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Does the RSPCA have animal welfare standards for beef cattle?
The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is Australia’s leading independent certification scheme focused on animal welfare. We work closely with farmers... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on nose rings for bulls?
The RSPCA believes that nose ringing for the purpose of controlling bulls is only acceptable when performed by a veterinarian.... -
What are the animal welfare issues with weaning nose rings and other anti-suckling devices for calves?
Anti-suckling devices such as nose rings or nose flaps are designed to wean calves off milk by preventing access to... -
What is electro-immobilisation and what impact does it have on animal welfare?
Electro-immobilisation is a restraining method that runs a low-voltage electrical current down the animal’s spine to induce temporary paralysis, thereby... -
How are beef cattle reared?
Beef cattle are reared outdoors in all Australian states and territories. Southern areas with good pasture have herds with a... -
What are the animal welfare issues with feedlots for cattle?
Feedlots are yarded areas where cattle, after having been raised on pasture, are held in groups in close confinement while... -
What are the animal welfare impacts of using hormone growth promotants in beef cattle?
The use of hormone growth promotants to increase growth rates is a widespread practice in the Australian beef cattle industry... -
Is dehorning of cattle legal in Australia?
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Is hot iron branding of cattle legal in Australia?
The use of hot iron branding of livestock including cattle, horses and other animals is legal in all States and... -
What is virtual fencing (and virtual herding) and does it impact animal welfare?
What is virtual fencing? Virtual fencing aims to remotely map and control livestock grazing behaviour without the use of fixed... -
What are some of the painful procedures experienced by cattle on farm?
RSPCA defines a painful farm animal husbandry procedure as any action that alters or removes a specific body part of...