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7 July 2026 Meat Chickens

Avian Influenza: An Update for RSPCA Certified Farms

During the current period of heightened awareness of H5N1 Avian Influenza, RSPCA Certified wants to inform consumers of the status of RSPCA Certified free range meat chicken products.  In response to a number of detections in Western Australia, South...
19 June 2026 RSPCA Certified

Dairy Welfare in Focus

Every dairy product begins with a calf.  For a dairy cow to produce milk, she must first give birth. While some calves are raised to...
12 June 2026 RSPCA Certified

That’s a wrap! Food with Purpose 2026

The RSPCA Certified team was pleased to attend the 2026 Food with Purpose Conference, held on Broadbeach, Gold Coast from 12 – 15 May. The conference brought together producers, retailers and industry leaders...
7 May 2026 Higher Welfare Farming

How to Support Farm Animal Welfare this Mother’s Day

The instinct to nurture, protect and care for young looks different for different animals. For farm animals, these maternal behaviours are deeply ingrained. From a layer hen carefully selecting a...
2 March 2026 RSPCA Certified

A new era for RSPCA Australia’s farm animal welfare program

RSPCA’s higher-welfare farm animal certification program has been operating for over 30 years and during this time we’ve improved the lives of more than five...
17 December 2024 Grocery Buying

Deck the Halls with Higher-Welfare Celebrations 

With the holiday season fast approaching, many of us are in the middle of plans to celebrate with family and friends. Whether it’s roast lunch,...
12 December 2024 Higher Welfare Farming

Talking Turkey about Higher Welfare at ALDI 

In great news for Australians looking for higher-welfare options for this year’s Christmas spread, for the first time ALDI’s seasonal offering includes fresh whole RSPCA...
26 November 2024 Higher Welfare Farming

How You Can Support Pig Welfare this Holiday Season

With the holiday season almost upon on us, many Australians are planning their seasonal celebrations and for some, ham and pork form part of the...
19 September 2024 Higher Welfare Farming

The Family-Owned Business Prioritising the Needs of Inquisitive Birds 

Have you ever wondered what it means for a meat chicken to have a better quality of life? The RSPCA Standard for Meat Chickens includes...
13 August 2024 Grocery Buying

Hazeldenes Long Standing Commitment to Higher Welfare

At RSPCA approved, we work closely with producers to ensure better animal welfare on farm in order to create change and improvements within farming industries....
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30 July 2024 Higher Welfare Farming

Behind the Scenes: The Vital Role of RSPCA Assessors

RSPCA approved has an important role in improving the welfare of farm animals through detailed standards for housing and husbandry. We do this by working...
Dairy Calves
9 July 2024 Cattle

What Are Non-Replacement Dairy Calves, and What Can We Do About Their Welfare?

When you reach for a glass of milk or piece of cheese, have you ever taken a moment to think about how these items made...

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