What is the RSPCA’s view on farming rabbits for meat? The way in which rabbits are farmed for meat results in a number of welfare concerns. These concerns arise from...
How are dairy goats farmed? Domestication of goats began centuries ago. Goats live in herds, and are social animals, living 8-15 years. Australia has developed...
What are the animal welfare issues with dairy goat farming? Goats, particularly young goats, are inquisitive and playful and their housing system must be able to satisfy natural behaviours that...
Why do farmed deer have their antlers removed? The removal of antlers, or de-antlering, of deer is performed to help protect other animals and handlers from injury. However,...
What can be done to improve the welfare of fish and shellfish in restaurant aquaria? RSPCA Australia considers that the available scientific evidence demonstrates that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering....
What is the most humane way to kill crustaceans for human consumption? Crustaceans show responses consistent with signs of pain and distress [1–5]. They also have the cognitive capacity to remember and...
What is the RSPCA’s view on killing animals for their fur and skin? RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of any animal where the purpose of their death is primarily to produce...