The Facts
The RSPCA’s policies are underpinned by the science of animal welfare. With The Facts, you can gain important knowledge and information about the science, policies, and statistics behind the RSPCA’s work and find out about educational opportunities.
Knowledgebase:
Questions and answers, policies, papers and articles
The RSPCA Knowledgebase is your one-stop-shop for informed answers to animal welfare questions. It explains the facts behind common animal care and welfare problems and the RSPCA's views on a huge range of animal welfare issues, from puppies to cane toads and just about everything in between.
Latest article
Aug 11th 2017
What happens to livestock that are exported for slaughter overseas?
Food animals destined for live export are mustered (often from extensive properties), loaded into trucks or trains and taken to a feedlot (a penned area) for up to a week until there are enough animals to fill a ship. They are then loaded...
Meat chicken farming
Chicken is the most popular meat in Australia. By choosing higher welfare chicken you can make a real difference to improving chicken welfare.
Layer hen farming
Hens are smart, quirky and inquisitive creatures. Choosing cage-free eggs can make a real difference to the life of a layer hen.
Turkey farming
Over 5 million turkeys are farmed each year in Australia. When purchasing turkey this Christmas, choose humanely farmed, RSPCA Approved turkey.
Pig farming
Pigs are smart, sociable and inquisitive animals. Choosing humanely farmed pork, including smallgoods, can make a real difference to improving pig welfare.
