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The RSPCA is opposed to the use of electric shock collars, or e-collars, on dogs and, their use is prohibited in other Australian jurisdictions including ACT, NSW and South Australia.
“RSPCA WA is extremely concerned about the animal welfare crisis involving cattle unfolding on properties in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of WA.”
Farmers are angry about the recent spate of farm invasions by animal activists. A dairy farm, intensive piggery and a feedlot have been targeted as well as a cattle sale in progress at Muchea Livestock Centre.
In January, a man was found guilty of cruelty in Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court over a bull with an ingrown horn and was fined $3,000.
Improving poll gene testing in Australian cattle was one of the topics explored at this year’s RSPCA seminar on farm animal welfare._x000D_ _x000D_ The theme this year was “Gene Technology: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”.
A Port Kennedy, WA, man who was convicted on January 3 of maliciously beating his dog in August 2017, was sentenced today. He has received a 6-month Community Service order and must undergo an approved dog training course. His conviction is spent, and his dog, Jingle Bells, has been forfeited to the Crown.
RSPCA WA has appointed experienced animal welfare advocate, Iain Torrance, as its new Chief Executive Officer, to commence in the role in March, 2019.
RSPCA WA welcomes the positive moves the WA Government is making to improve the welfare of dogs in Western Australia, and is proud to have been actively involved in this initiative.
A Collie couple pleaded guilty and were sentenced for cruelty to their horse, a thoroughbred stallion named Rio.
