RSPCA Policy E8 Aquatic species
(adopted 08/04/2024)
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RSPCA Policy F1 Transportation of animals – general principles
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(adopted 21/05/2023)
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RSPCA Policy F2 Transportation of farm animals
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See also Policy B – Farm animals Policy G1 – Humane killing Position paper B1 – Welfare of bobby calves destined for slaughter Position paper B5 – Managing the welfare of farm animals during drought – on farm, during transport, at saleyards and at slaughtering establishments Position Paper B6 –…
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RSPCA Policy F3 Export of live animals for slaughter
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(adopted 21/05/2023)
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RSPCA Policy F5 Transportation of horses
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(adopted 21/05/2023)
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RSPCA Policy F6 Transportation of wild animals
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Wild animals are animals (native or introduced) living and/or reproducing in the wild on land or in water. (adopted 21/05/2023)
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RSPCA Policy F7 Transportation of companion animals
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(adopted 21/05/2023)
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RSPCA Policy F8 Transportation of animals by air or sea
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(adopted 21/05/2023)
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Why does the RSPCA oppose the export of racing greyhounds?
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RSPCA Australia opposes the export of Australian racing greyhounds because it puts them at significant risk of poor animal welfare outcomes. The risks include stress and injuries associated with long-distance transport, lack of animal welfare legal protection in importing countries, and the potential to enter the dog meat trade. The…
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What is the impact on animal welfare of depriving farm animals of water during transport?
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Livestock transported in Australia are routinely deprived of water for variable periods including curfew (prior to transport), during transport and in saleyards and depots. Under the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock, the maximum time off water is 48 hours for cattle and goats over…