What are the welfare concerns for breeder birds in the meat chicken industry?
Breeder birds in the meat chicken industry lay the eggs that will hatch into chickens grown for meat. There are...
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What are the animal welfare issues with on-farm euthanasia of meat chickens?
Chickens in the meat industry are sometimes required to be euthanased on-farm if they are weak, sick, injured or unable... -
Why is access to adequate light important for meat chicken welfare?
Access to adequate light and periods of darkness are necessary for meat chicken welfare, as they encourage natural behaviours including... -
What are the animal welfare issues with selecting meat chickens for fast growth?
Chicken is the most popular meat consumed by Australians – on average, Australians eat 47 kg of chicken each year.... -
What is the difference between a farrowing crate and a farrowing hut?
In indoor intensive systems, pregnant gilts/sows (female pigs) are moved to a farrowing crate, also known as a piglet protection... -
What are the animal welfare issues associated with imported pork?
All fresh pork products sold in Australia are from pigs raised in Australia, whereas imported pork products are either ‘small... -
How are layer hens farmed in Australia?
Hens are smart, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Descended from jungle fowl, they still possess instincts strongly aligned with seeking shelter... -
How are turkeys farmed in Australia?
Turkeys are sociable, curious, and quirky creatures. Domesticated turkeys today are descended from several turkey subspecies originating from Mexico. 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... -
Why is access to water important for the welfare of farmed ducks?
Ducks are waterfowl and therefore adapted to spend a large extent of their life in the water. When ducks are... -
Why is environmental enrichment important for turkeys?
For turkeys in commercial production systems to experience good welfare, it is important that their environment is stimulating, enriching and... -
What are the animal welfare issues with on-farm euthanasia of turkeys?
Commercial turkeys raised for meat production may at times need to be euthanased on-farm because they are weak, sick, injured... -
What are the animal welfare issues with the slaughter of turkeys?
Turkeys raised for meat production (e.g. whole turkey or drumsticks) are bred to grow and gain weight very rapidly, with... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on crocodile farming?
The way in which crocodiles are farmed for skins and meat results in a number of welfare concerns including confinement,... -
What are the animal welfare issues with mating stalls for pigs?
A mating stall is a crate used to hold a female pig for artificial insemination. In a mating stall, a... -
Do slow growing meat chickens have better welfare than fast growing meat chickens?
In Australia, the two predominant commercial breeds of meat chicken are conventional fast-growing breeds. These breeds have been selectively bred... -
What are the animal welfare issues with farrowing crates for sows?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
What are the animal welfare issues with sow stalls?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
What are the animal welfare issues with housing layer hens in cages?
All layer hen housing systems have advantages and disadvantages, but caged housing systems inherently compromise the welfare of layer hens...