RSPCA Policy GP3 Standards and guidelines, and codes of practice
(adopted 15/06/2020)
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RSPCA Policy GP2 Animal welfare legislation
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(adopted 15/06/2020)
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RSPCA Policy GP1 Good animal welfare
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RSPCA Australia considers that the welfare of an animal includes both physical and mental states. Ensuring good animal welfare goes beyond preventing pain, suffering or distress and minimising negative experiences, to ensuring animals can express their natural behaviour in an enriching environment, feel safe, have healthy positive experiences and a…
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What are the animal welfare concerns with transporting farm animals during hot weather?
- May 26, 2020
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Most farm animals will be transported at some point in their life. For example, animals may be transported to other farms, saleyards, feedlots, abattoirs or export ports. In Australia, the transport of pigs, poultry, cattle and sheep is quite common and, particularly for sheep and cattle, may involve journey times…
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What are the welfare concerns associated with the use of bits and tie-downs in riding horses?
- May 6, 2020
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Bits and tie-downs are types of equipment used on riding horses in Australia and internationally. The main welfare concerns associated with the use of bits and tie-downs is that they have the capacity to cause pain and discomfort to horses, and to restrict normal horse movement and function. Bits Bits…
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Do domestic animals spread novel coronavirus disease?
- May 5, 2020
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There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is also evidence that many animal species (domestic and wild) may become infected with SARS-CoV-2 from humans infected with the virus [1]. However, the evidence indicates that animals do not play…
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Do animals get infected with SARS-CoV-2 or get COVID-19?
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There are now many millions of cases globally of human infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. There is also evidence that many animal species (domestic and wild) may become infected with SARS-CoV-2 from humans infected with the virus [1]. However, the evidence indicates that animals do not play…
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Can people infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)?
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Yes, people can infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Infection of companion animals (pets) with SARS-CoV-2 from people has been suspected or documented in dogs, cats, ferrets, and hamsters [1]. Although many individual domestic animals have now been shown to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 [1],…
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What is ‘One Welfare’?
- May 4, 2020
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‘One Welfare’ is the concept that animal welfare depends on and influences human welfare and environmental sustainability [1]. This considers mental health as well as physical health and is thus an extension of the One Health concept. In practice, this concept calls for veterinarians and related animal services such…
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What do I need to know about gum and mouth inflammation (gingivostomatitis) in cats?
- April 23, 2020
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Gingivitis and stomatitis both involve inflammation of the mouth tissues and can be painful and affect your cat’s health. Gingivitis Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Every time a cat eats, bacteria, proteins, and dead cells form a thin film over the hard surface of the tooth. This thin film…