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Investigations expose abuse on salmon farms

AnimalEquality.net

Over a four-month period in 2024, whistleblowers captured drone footage at three UK salmon farms. These salmon farms are operated by three of the UK’s largest salmon producers. Two of the farms are certified by RSPCA Assured, and the third is accredited by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

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Australian Animal Rights Campaign to Help Calves

Critter News

Australian Dairy Farmers says calves can be left unfed for 30 hours before slaughter but the RSPCA says the practice is "cruel". RSPCA scientific officer (farm animals) Melina Tensen said there had been no independently funded research into the effects of leaving calves unfed for 30 hours.

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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria

Critter News

Unwanted farm dogs are another source. RSPCA state president Dr Hugh Wirth slammed municipal pounds for being involved in the research trade. Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. From the Herald Sun. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research.