2020

Landmark study shows that if whips hurt us, they hurt horses

Thursday, 12th November 2020

A world-first study published in open-access journal Animals today has shown that horses’ skin has a similar capacity to fee

“Unpopular and unnecessary”: studies show no reason for whips in racing

Thursday, 29th October 2020

RSPCA Australia has welcomed a new study that calls into question the use of whips in horse racing, and strengthens the case for whip-free racing.

Ag Minister's eleventh-hour live export intervention major blow to trust in industry

Wednesday, 28th October 2020

The RSPCA has expressed disappointment at Agriculture Minister David Littleproud’s last minute intervention on behalf of the live export industry, to block improvements in live cattle expor

Baking tips from top chef in leadup to RSPCA Cupcake Day

Thursday, 15th October 2020

As Australians around the country plan and prepare for this year’s RSPCA Cupcake Day, the theme of Baking to Fight Animal Cruelty has never been more important.

Billions of reasons to celebrate World Farm Animal Day

Thursday, 1st October 2020

More than 2.5 billion layer hens, meat chickens, pigs, turkeys and farmed Atlantic salmon have now benefitted from higher welfare farming conditions through the continued efforts of the RSP

Peter Alexander and the Petbarn Foundation Give to Get Them Home for the RSPCA

Wednesday, 30th September 2020