Does the RSPCA have animal welfare standards for salmon?
The RSPCA Standard for farmed Atlantic salmon focusses on ensuring good farming practices, fish handling, husbandry and management. For good...
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How are farmed Atlantic salmon killed?
There are two main methods of catching Atlantic salmon for slaughter. Fish can be removed from their marine pens through... -
How can farmed fish be slaughtered humanely?
Just as with other farmed vertebrates such as cattle, sheep and poultry, the humane slaughter of fish requires that fish... -
Is intensive aquaculture similar to intensive land-based livestock production?
In 2022, global production of aquatic animals through aquaculture (51%) exceeded capture fisheries production (49% of total production) for the... -
Do the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme standards for salmon address potential environmental impacts?
Compliance with regulatory requirements in relation to environmental impact management and monitoring is a prerequisite of all producers wishing to... -
Does the RSPCA have animal welfare standards for farmed fish?
The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is Australia’s leading independent certification scheme focused on animal welfare. We work closely with farmers... -
How do RSPCA Approved salmon farms protect fish from predators, such as seals?
In Tasmania, farmed Atlantic salmon may be vulnerable to attack by seals and sea birds. Maintaining good fish welfare by... -
What are farmed Atlantic salmon fed?
Salmon are carnivorous and their formulated feed contains fish meal as a source of protein and fish oil as a... -
How are salmon farmed in Australia?
Current scientific evidence demonstrates that fish are sentient animals, capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Salmon have a natural lifespan...