26 November 2018
National Standards and Guidelines for Livestock
Having national Standards for the welfare of livestock demonstrates Australia’s commitment to basic animal welfare standards.
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26 November 2018
Live Sheep Export Update
In recent weeks, the federal government granted a licence to RETWA to export live sheep to the Middle East. This has given some producers involved in the live sheep trade reason to express optimism in its future.
26 November 2018
Cruelty Reports Involving Commercial Livestock
From time to time, farmers ask how reports about animal cruelty are made and what happens next.
Here is a brief outline.
26 November 2018
Animal Welfare Highlighted at 2018 WA College of Agriculture Conference
RSPCA takes first steps to foster collaboration to improve understanding and commitment to farm animal welfare.
26 November 2018
On-farm Inspector Work and Biosecurity
Biosecurity is an important part of everyday farm work. The RSPCA WA Inspectors work to administer the Animal Welfare Act 2002 under which they are required to take reasonable precautions not to spread disease.
26 November 2018
Welfare Tips
Recently, a grazier was found guilty of animal cruelty because a cow’s overgrown horn had pierced its eye.
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