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Adding appropriate environmental enrichment for layer hens and meat chickens can have a positive impact on their mental and physical well-being, resulting in a farming system that’s better for the bird, the farmer, and the consumer.

Fish are sentient, meaning they have feelings and complex emotional and social lives, and their welfare should therefore be considered in the expanding aquaculture industry.

SPCA Certified improves dairy sheep welfare by holding producers to higher standards than the minimum required by law.

Vaccines have been incredibly efficient at preventing disease, but like all medical procedures, there can be occasional adverse reactions or unwanted side effects. Therefore, some animal guardians may prefer to use titre testing to check their dog’s immune status to specific disease, before deciding whether to administer a ‘booster’ vaccination.

For some people, animal welfare might be a lofty topic, but lets discuss why how an animal was farmed matters.

The right kind of environmental enrichment for dairy and beef cattle can improve their welfare, resulting in a farming system that’s better for the animals, the farmer, and the consumer.

Ever wondered what a farm or business has to do to be able to use the SPCA Certified blue badge? It’s so much more than just paying a fee!

Eggs are an amazing little package that many of us will find ourselves eating throughout the year. At Christmas time, there are some especially tasty egg-based treats – including the quintessential kiwi pavlova! Support Hen Welfare and choose SPCA Certified Eggs this Christmas.

New Zealand prides itself on having progressive animal welfare legislation. But New Zealand’s farmed animals may not always live to a high standard of care. While we wait for legislative change to improve animals’ lives, there are things each of us can do to make a difference. Being a conscious consumer is one of them.

Buying 100% NZ pork matters as imported pork is often sourced from countries with lower animal welfare standards than those NZ pig farmers are held to.