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SPCA advocates for the humane slaughter of eels. SPCA advocates that all eels must be unconscious for the duration of desliming or killed before they are deslimed.

SPCA advocates for an animal welfare impact assessment for any activity that may cause negative welfare impacts to wildlife, including damage to the environment itself, e.g., the pollution of land, air, or water.

SPCA advocates for the use of methods of population control that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals.

SPCA supports the use of preventative management practices to reduce the likelihood of down cows.

SPCA advocates that animals must only be kept in zoological institutions if they are provided with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA aims to work collaboratively with industry and Government to achieve high welfare standards for farmed animals reared for food in New Zealand.

SPCA supports the minimisation of disease risk through keeping animals in high welfare conditions that promote their immunity and by breeding farmed animals for natural immunity.

SPCA advocates for an end to the beak trimming of poultry.

SPCA opposes the routine killing of young animals in the dairy industry.

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