Are squid and octopi protected by animal welfare legislation?
Cephalopods are a group of invertebrate animals, which include octopi, squid, cuttlefish and nautili. The protection of cephalopods under animal...
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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 RSPCA’s view on killing animals for their fur?
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of any animal where the purpose of their death is primarily to produce... -
Is the use of cat or dog fur legal in Australia?
Under regulation 4W of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Cth), the importation into Australia of cat or dog fur... -
Do the rules of the World Trade Organisation affect our animal welfare laws?
International trade has increased exponentially since the 1950s, including Australia’s imports and exports of animals and animal-derived products. The World... -
How can I shop for animal-welfare friendly food?
The most important thing you can do to encourage animal welfare-friendly production systems is to avoid buying foods that have... -
What are the animal welfare concerns with the production of down (feathers)?
What is down? Down refers to the soft layer of feathers that is closest to a duck or goose’s skin,... -
Why is it important to declare mulesing status on the National Wool Declaration?
Mulesing was developed in 1927 and involves cutting flaps of skin from a lamb’s breech and tail to create an...