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  • RSPCA Policy C11 Angling

    • November 9, 2018
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    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)

  • RSPCA Policy D1 General principles

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    (adopted 5/12/2020)

  • RSPCA Policy D6 Genetic manipulation and xenotransplantation

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    (adopted 5/12/2020)

  • RSPCA Policy D7 Toxicology research and testing

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    (adopted 5/12/2020)

  • RSPCA Policy D8 Animals in teaching

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    (adopted 5/12/2020)

  • RSPCA Policy D9 Use of animals sheltered or owned by the RSPCA

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    (adopted 06/06/2021)

  • RSPCA Policy A7 Companion animal management

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    (adopted 08/04/2024) [5] Sterilisation includes all procedures and techniques that render the animal unable to produce offspring. Surgical sterilisation includes desexing (castration and spaying – ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy) and gonad sparing sterilisation options (e.g. vasectomy). Non-surgical sterilisation may include options such as chemical castration or other emerging options such as…

  • RSPCA Policy A8 Housing and environmental needs of companion animals

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    (adopted 08/04/2024) [9] Tethering means using a lead (rope, wire, or chain), one end of which is attached to the animal or a restraint device on the animal and the other to a fixture in the animal’s environment to prevent/limit movement and confine the animal to a desired area.

  • RSPCA Policy B1 Farm animals – general principles

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    See also RSPCA policy H2 Standards codes of practice and guidelines RSPCA position paper GP1 Animal welfare legislation RSPCA position paper GP2 Development of animal welfare standards (Reviewed 28/03/2018)

  • RSPCA Policy B2 Training and competency

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    (Reviewed 28/03/2018)

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