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​SPCA is concerned about the welfare harms and death of lambs as a result of early lambing that is scheduled to take place during winter or spring, when temperatures may cause thermal stress.

​SPCA supports housing systems that provide chickens with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

​SPCA acknowledges the importance of shearing for the welfare of sheep and other farmed species selected for fibre production.

​SPCA advocates for farming practices in which animals are kept in stable, long-term social groups throughout their lives whenever possible.

​SPCA advocates that animal welfare is considered as part of the sustainability in farming.

​SPCA advocates for goats to be provided with a properly fenced area which allows them to have a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

Under the Animal Welfare Act, use of animals in research, testing and teaching (RTT) is only permitted for an organisation or person who has a Code of Ethical Conduct (CEC) approved by the Government. An organisation or person with a CEC must set up a special committee called an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) to review any proposed use of animals in RTT. Use of animals can only happen if approved by an AEC.

During extreme weather scenarios such as flooding, it is vital for households to be prepared in the case of an emergency. Prepare to best care for your animals during these stressful times.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

The topic of cat management in New Zealand can be controversial and emotive. When discussing cat management, it is important to distinguish between feline categories, which hugely impact these discussions, and guide SPCA’s approach.