Articles tagged with 'Ethics'
RSPCA Australia animals charter
RSPCA Australia believes that animals must be treated humanely.
What are the welfare issues with animals used in research?
The use of animals in research poses many welfare risks including those associated with housing, nutrition, social groupings, handling practices, interventions and fate of the animals. These risks may result in pain, fear, physical injury, disease, anxiety and distress resulting in suffering and/or reduced ability to function normally.
What is the Animal Research Openness Agreement and why is it important?
There is increasing community concern regarding the use of animals in research, and yet there is limited information available to the public about how and why animals are used.
What is the RSPCA’s view on canine artificial insemination?
Female dogs can become pregnant via either natural mating with a male dog, or through an artificial insemination procedure. There are three main methods that can be used for artificial insemination: vaginal, transcervical, and surgical.