Articles tagged with 'Breeding'
What are the health and welfare issues associated with exaggerated physical features in cats?
There is increasing evidence showing that cats who have been bred to have exaggerated physical features (such as flat faces) suffer from significant health problems that lead to lifelong suffering. Some of these health problems include difficulty breathing, eye and skin problems, dental problems and trouble eating.
What are the animal welfare issues with genetic modification of farm animals?
Genetic modification (GM) of farm animals started in the early 1980s. Most research on GM farm animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and goats) has been carried out in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
What is a puppy farm?
A puppy farm (also known as a puppy factory or puppy mill) is an intensive dog breeding facility, operating under inadequate conditions. Puppy farming is a major animal welfare issue in Australia because puppy farms fail to meet dogs’ physical and mental needs. Why are puppy farms a problem?
How do I avoid supporting puppy farms?
A puppy farm (also known as a puppy factory or puppy mill) is an intensive dog breeding facility operating under inadequate conditions. Puppy farms fail to meet dogs’ physical and mental needs, and puppy farming is a major animal welfare issue in Australia.
How do I find a responsible dog or cat breeder?
If you are looking to welcome a companion animal into your family, RSPCA Australia encourages prospective owners to first consider adopting an animal from the RSPCA or other reputable animal welfare organisation.
What do I need to know about brachycephalic dogs?
We know that the human families of brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dogs love and cherish these animals. Unfortunately, the exaggerated physical features that often initially draw people to these breeds, like their flat faces, cause health and welfare problems for these animals.
What is a ‘registered breeder’?
The term ‘registered breeder’ generally means one of the following: 1.
How do guinea pigs breed?
Before you decide if you want to breed your guinea pigs, there are some things you need to know: Female guinea pigs become capable of breeding by the age of 4-8 weeks. The males reach sexual maturity at about the same time.
What is a ‘backyard breeder’?
Backyard breeding is the irresponsible breeding of animals in inadequate conditions with insufficient care, often by people with little experience or knowledge. When irresponsible breeding is carried out on a large scale, the term puppy or kitten farming is used. Why is backyard breeding a problem?
Should I breed from my horse?
The first question you should seriously ask yourself is why do you want to breed a foal? Horse breeding should only be carried out by people who are very experienced.