Farm Animals
Meat Chickens
Meat Chickens
RSPCA Australia is concerned about the animal welfare challenges in meat chicken production.
The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved welfare of meat chickens through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification.
There is always more work to be done, and we will continue to engage with industry, government and the public to advocate for more improvements. For more information about the animal welfare issues with meat chicken welfare, and what the RSPCA continues to advocate for, see here.
RSPCA Approved Chickens
Have good indoor environments (because even free-range chickens spend most of their time indoors)
Have space and good lighting, encouraging them to be active
Can perch to rest and keep their bones and muscles strong
Enjoy dry litter floor covering to scratch and dust bathe
RSPCA Approved Chicken Products
Our Impact
647 MILLION MEAT CHICKENS
farmed to the RSPCA Standard in 2022
5 BILLION MEAT CHICKENS
have benefitted from better conditions since 2010
The RSPCA Standards are solely focused on improving animal welfare, detailed and informed by evidence.
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Pigs
Pigs
RSPCA Australia is concerned with the animal welfare challenges in pig production. The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways the RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved pig welfare through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification. Scroll on to find out more about RSPCA Approved.
RSPCA Approved Pigs
Have space to move and aren’t confined to sow stalls or crates
Can forage and socialise with other pigs
Enjoy a comfortable, dry area to rest
Aren’t tail docked, teeth clipped or surgically castrated
RSPCA Approved Pork Products
Our Impact
92,084 PIGS
farmed to the RSPCA Standard in 2022
1.7 MILLION PIGS
have benefitted from better conditions since 2009
The RSPCA Standards are solely focused on improving animal welfare, detailed and informed by evidence.
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Layer Hens
Layer Hens
RSPCA Australia is concerned with the animal welfare challenges for layer hens in egg production. The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways the RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved layer hen welfare through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification. Scroll on to find out more about RSPCA Approved.
RSPCA Approved Layer Hens
Have space to move, stretch and flap their wings
Enjoy a secluded nesting place to lay their eggs
Have dry litter floor covering to scratch and dust bathe
Can perch to rest and keep their bones and muscles strong
RSPCA Approved Egg Products
Our Impact
97,079 HENS
farmed to the RSPCA Standard in 2021
1.8 MILLION HENS
have benefitted from better conditions since 1996
The RSPCA Standards are solely focused on improving animal welfare, detailed and informed by evidence.
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Turkeys
Turkeys
RSPCA Australia is concerned with the animal welfare challenges in turkey production. The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways the RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved turkey welfare through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification. Scroll on to find out more about RSPCA Approved.
RSPCA Approved Turkeys
Have space and good lighting, encouraging them to be active
Enjoy dry litter floor covering to scratch and dust bathe
Have things to play with, peck and perch on
Don’t have their toes clipped
RSPCA Approved Turkey Products
Our Impact
209,434 TURKEYS
farmed to the RSPCA Standard in 2022
3.3 MILLION TURKEYS
have benefitted from better conditions since 2010
The RSPCA Standards are solely focused on improving animal welfare, detailed and informed by evidence.
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SALMON
Farmed Atlantic Salmon
RSPCA Australia is concerned about the animal welfare challenges in farmed Altantic salmon production.
The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved welfare of farmed Atlantic salmon through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification.
There is always more work to be done, and we will continue to engage with industry, government and the public to advocate for more improvements. For more information about the animal welfare issues with farmed Atlantic salmon welfare, and what the RSPCA continues to advocate for, see here.
RSPCA Approved Salmon
Have oxygen-rich water to swim in
Are closely monitored to ensure they are kept in good health
Enjoy enough space to swim effortlessly
Can perform schooling behaviour with other salmon
RSPCA Approved Salmon Products
Our Impact
5.7 MILLION SALMON
farmed to the RSPCA Standard in 2022
30 MILLION SALMON
have benefitted from better welfare conditions since 2016
The RSPCA Standards are solely focused on improving animal welfare, detailed and informed by evidence.
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Dairy Calves
Dairy Calves
RSPCA Australia is concerned about the animal welfare challenges for non-replacement dairy calves. The RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is one of the ways RSPCA works to improve farm animal welfare, by implementing a standard for improved welfare of dairy calves through a program of continual improvement underpinned by a robust certification. Scroll on to find out more about RSPCA Approved.
RSPCA Approved Dairy Calves
Have space to move, play and socialise
Can rest in comfortable bedding, with access to the outdoors once weaned
Enjoy a nutritious diet that encourages suckling and chewing behaviour
Are naturally hornless from polled breeding strategies, or have proper pain management if disbudded
What’s Happening
While there currently isn’t an RSPCA Approved dairy veal or beef product on the market, the RSPCA has been talking to farmers and industry contacts. Here’s how you can help:
CONTACT YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS
and let them know that animal welfare is important to you
WRITE TO YOUR SUPERMARKET
and let them know that you are interested in veal and beef farmed to higher welfare standards
