The Latest News from RSPCA Assured

How to know what you can eat when you're away on holiday.

31 things RSPCA Assured has achieved. 

The US-UK trade deal could undermine British animal welfare standards and farmer livelihoods by allowing lower welfare food imports.

Pack up your picnic basket and head outdoors to enjoy the British countryside

One year on, we celebrate the UK ban on live animal exports for slaughter. Learn about this historic victory and how you helped end this cruel practice.

Mental Health Awareness Week emphasises the importance of mental well-being, particularly for those in the agricultural sector.

Easter-themed activities to educate children about hen welfare and encourage support for higher welfare egg choices.

From foraging hens to cows enjoying outdoor space, spring has a positive impact on farmed animal welfare.

Discover why RSPCA Assured field assessor Isabella is passionate about animal welfare.

Are you unknowingly buying caged eggs?

This 14 of February, why not extend the love to include care and kindness to farmed animals? 

How bird flu affects free-range and organic poultry, farmers, and consumers.

Resources and ways to cope with stress, not just on Blue Monday, but every day.

Learn how to keep your livestock warm, dry, and healthy with these expert tips.

How tech can benefit the welfare of farmed animals.

Support higher welfare chicken with RSPCA Assured.

How can you make Bonfire Night safer for animals?

Supporting farmers' mental health this World Mental Health Day. Resources and practical steps to prioritize well-being in agriculture.

RSPCA Assured prohibits the use of cages ensuring pigs and hens have space to move, forage, and express their natural instincts.

Caroline's Dairy creates delicious RSPCA Assured ice cream using milk from their higher welfare cows. Learn about their journey from farm to freezer!

RSPCA Assured pig farms provide plenty of straw and engaging items like Christmas trees for pigs to play with, ensuring their wellbeing.

This week marks the 202nd anniversary of the first animal welfare law, the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act of 1822. 

Livestock worrying is a serious issue with devastating consequences for sheep, cattle, and even dogs. Keep your dog on a lead around livestock and be mindful of farm signage to prevent harm. 

Two Swansea University marine biology students have won the RSPCA Assured award for their research on improving the welfare of farmed fish. Their project focused on how dietary choice can positively impact fish welfare in aquaculture environments.

It’s clear that farmed animal welfare is a priority for the public and the RSPCA’s supporters, so I think it’s vital our elected government representatives recognise this and take positive action.

Dust bathing is essential for happy, healthy hens, especially in hot weather. It helps them keep cool, clean, and parasite-free and is also a social activity. 

RSPCA Assured celebrates its 30th anniversary. We've made significant strides in improving farm animal welfare, but challenges remain.