(adopted 30/3/2016)

Note: Caslick’s procedure (caslicking) is the surgical closing of the upper part of a mare’s vulva to avoid problems associated with vulval conformation. Note: Firing is a procedure used to treat tendon injuries in horses where a hot iron is used to burn lines around the lower limb (bar firing)…

(adopted 30/3/2016)

Note: Animal fights refers to bull fighting, cock fighting, dog fighting or any sport where an animal is provoked to fight another animal or human. (adopted 30/3/2016)

Note: Hunting for sport includes but is not limited to hunting with hounds, coursing, pig hunting, bow hunting, trophy hunting and all forms of recreational shooting (e.g. kangaroo shooting, duck, quail and other game shooting). (adopted 30/3/2016) See also RSPCA Policy E02 Management of wild animals RSPCA Policy E04 Utilisation…

Note: Bluewater fishing is a form of fishing for sport or recreation generally using a rod and reel from a motorboat where caught fish may be ‘played’ for extended periods before finally being landed. Large fish such as tuna and marlin are usually targeted. (adopted 30/3/2016)