Farmed ducks need our attention ...  Ducks are truly remarkable birds, curious and vocal; and it’s a delight for many to watch groups of these inquisitive animals waddle about their local parks and waterways. But what about farmed ducks? What is life like for them on a farm? What are the welfare issues we need to start quacking on with?  Join Dr. Sarah Babington - Scientific Officer at RSPCA Australia to answer these questions (and more!) in this episode of RSPCA's Great & Small Talk. 

Squishy faces, bulging eyes, curled tails ...  Unfortunately, these features can represent serious health and welfare issues for certain breeds of dogs and cats (like Pugs, French Bulldogs, British/English Bulldogs and Scottish Fold cats).  On this episode of Great & Small Talk, we chat with RSPCA Australia's Chief Science Officer Dr Suzie Fowler, to uncover the daily struggles experienced by these breeds as a result of the very features they’re known for, and what we can do help...

Mulesing is a painful surgical procedure that affects millions of Aussie sheep every year, but it's also a practice that many Australians know little about. One thing is for certain - mulesing is a welfare issue worth discussing, especially for those of us that choose to purchase products made from wool.  In this episode, join RSPCA  Australia Senior Scientific Officer Melina Tensen to get the facts. 

Join host Brian Daly as he interviews RSPCA Australia’s Senior Scientific Officer Di Evans, to explore the issues associated with rodeos calf roping. In this episode, we delve into the physical and mental impact of young calves who are subjected to this cruel event ...  We'll also gain an insight into what Australians really think of calf roping in their respective state and territory jurisdictions, delving a little deeper into the most recent studies on the issue.  This episode will give...

It can be a real minefield when it comes to egg labels, and conscious consumers want to be able to make a quick choice that they know is supporting good animal welfare.  With 16.8 million hens laying eggs through various production methods, the size and scale of the Australian egg industry means that there are actually a lot of different businesses involved in the production of an egg, and widely differing welfare standards and impacts for animals.  In Episode 1, we're talking all things egg...