Articles tagged with 'Nutrition'
Should I be feeding wildlife affected by bushfires?
Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to feed wildlife as this can make them sick, get them too used to humans and change their natural behaviours.
What is swill and can I feed it to pigs, poultry or other farm animals?
Swill is any animal food that contains animal matter such as meat, meat products or meat by-products. It is illegal in Australia to feed swill to pigs. In Queensland, it is illegal to feed swill to any livestock including pigs, poultry and ruminants.
How can I safely attract birds and other wildlife to my backyard?
Birds and wildlife can be attracted to backyards in a way that creates harmony for plants, people and animals.
What is RSPCA Australia’s position on the irradiation of imported pet food products?
RSPCA Australia’s position is that pet food should not be irradiated. According to the Department of Agriculture, irradiation of pet food for cats presents a unique case and because of detrimental nutritional changes in cat food, irradiation has not been used for this commodity since 2009.
What are the animal welfare issues associated with feeding wildlife?
While feeding wildlife, especially birds, is a relatively common practice in Australia, this activity can cause negative impacts including nutritional imbalances, disease spread, behavioural alterations and wildlife dependency on humans.
What should I feed my birds?
Advances in recent years have shown us that feeding an all-seed diet is not just a bad diet, but one that actively contributes to the death of thousands of pet birds every year. Did you know?