What is the RSPCA doing about transportation of farm animals?
Farm animals are transported within Australia to other properties, saleyards, feedlots, abattoirs and export ports. Some of these journeys may...
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What influences animal welfare at saleyards?
Saleyards are public delivery and collection points to which animals are transported to be sold to the highest bidder and... -
How do young calves cope with transport?
Calves are legally able to be transported at 5 days old or, if transported directly to a calf-rearing facility, at... -
What is the impact on animal welfare of depriving farm animals of water during transport?
Livestock transported in Australia are routinely deprived of water for variable periods including curfew (prior to transport), during transport and... -
What are the standards of animal welfare onboard live export ships?
Standards for the preparation, loading and confinement of animals on board ship are set by the federal government through the... -
Why is the RSPCA opposed to the live export trade?
The export of live sheep, cattle and goats for slaughter gives rise to multiple serious welfare problems. The welfare of... -
What happens to breeding and dairy cattle exported overseas?
Each year, Australia exports tens of thousands of dairy cattle and breeding animals to countries all over the world to... -
What happens to livestock that are exported for slaughter overseas?
The majority of food animals destined for slaughter overseas are first mustered on their property of origin, then loaded onto... -
Why should the live export of horses and donkeys for slaughter be prohibited?
The export of any animals for slaughter has serious welfare problems — some relate to transport conditions resulting in stress,... -
What are the animal welfare concerns with transporting farm animals during hot weather?
Most farm animals will be transported at some point in their life. For example, animals may be transported to other... -
What does the new legislation to end live sheep export by sea mean for Australian sheep?
What is the legislation? On the 1st July 2024 the Australian Parliament passed legislation to end live sheep export by...