The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme Standards are developed and reviewed by RSPCA Australia’s science team. The standards are informed by animal welfa...
Stocking density, or the amount of space that can be utilised by birds, depends on the housing system and is influenced by factors such as bird age an...
The RSPCA works to improve meat chicken welfare in a number of ways, including directly with government and industry, education, and public advocacy. ...
Unfortunately, there are common practices in livestock farming that don’t meet farm animals’ behavioural, social, or physiological needs but ...
Raising non-replacement dairy calves for veal or beef, that would otherwise be considered a by-product of the dairy industry and destined for slaughte...
The nature of beef and lamb farming in Australia means that animals generally aren’t affected by the same welfare concerns related to behavioural re...
Aquaculture companies producing certified RSPCA Approved salmon in addition to meeting government regulations, must demonstrate ongoing compliance wit...
Aquaculture remains one of the fastest-growing animal protein production sectors in the world, so as an animal welfare organisation, the RSPCA conside...
Good animal welfare isn’t just about outdoor access or stocking density – as these factors alone don’t necessarily improve animal welfare, nor d...
The RSPCA’s detailed animal welfare standards allow farming systems that can house animals in enriched indoor environments; or in a large shed with ...
The RSPCA’s standards exist solely to improve farm animal welfare. They are detailed and focus on providing good housing conditions for animals (whe...
The RSPCA’s Approved Farming Scheme standards go well beyond legal requirements. See what the RSPCA’s animal welfare standards mean for each speci...
