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Comparing SPCA Certified meat chicken standards with the Code of Welfare for meat chickens.

Comparing SPCA Certified beef cattle standards with the Code of Welfare for beef cattle.

Adding appropriate environmental enrichment for layer hens and meat chickens can have a positive impact on their mental and physical well-being, resulting in a farming system that’s better for the bird, the farmer, and the consumer.

Fish are currently raised and killed in higher numbers than any other farmed animal, yet the welfare of fish remains a seldom discussed topic. We believe they deserve more welfare protection.

Comparing SPCA Certified dairy sheep standards with the Code of Welfare for dairy sheep

Vaccines have been incredibly efficient at preventing disease, but like all medical procedures, there can be occasional adverse reactions or unwanted side effects. Therefore, some animal guardians may prefer to use titre testing to check their dog’s immune status to specific disease, before deciding whether to administer a ‘booster’ vaccination.

For some people, animal welfare might be a lofty topic, but lets discuss why how an animal was farmed matters.

The right kind of environmental enrichment for dairy and beef cattle can improve their welfare, resulting in a farming system that’s better for the animals, the farmer, and the consumer.

Animal welfare certification programmes offer a tangible way people can support better animal welfare. One such example is SPCA Certified.

The Five Freedoms model of animal welfare was first developed in the 1960s and has shaped the development of evidence-based animal welfare standards globally for many years.