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SPCA opposes the farming of wild and non-domesticated species (such as ostriches, emu, animals for fur, and most species of fish) because it is unlikely that farming systems can ensure the animals live a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met.

SPCA advocates that only trapping methods that minimise the negative welfare harms caused to targeted and non-targeted animals.

SPCA advocates animals should only be hunted with methods that minimise the negative welfare impacts. SPCA opposes the hunting of animals with dogs because of the negative impacts to the welfare of both the hunted animal and the dogs.

SPCA is against farming of wild animals for their fur.

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.

SPCA supports housing systems that provide ducks and geese with a Good Life where they experience positive welfare and their physical, health and behavioural needs are met. For ducks and geese, this includes access to water to satisfy their water-related needs.

SPCA opposes the amputation of velvet antler for commercial purposes.

SPCA advocates that the need for electric prodding devices can be eliminated with appropriate handling and husbandry techniques and improved equipment and facilities.

SPCA advocates for the importation of slower-growing, more humane chicken breeds.

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