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RSPCA Assured

@rspcaassured

Not-for-profit farm animal welfare charity. Helping improve the lives of farm animals, RSPCA Assured is the RSPCA's farm assurance and food labelling scheme.

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Did you know that pigs have their own natural 'sun-oinkment' to protect themselves from the summer rays? 🐽☀️ Learn all about the amazing benefits of mud wallowing and how it plays a crucial role in keeping pigs cool and protected in our latest blog: bit.ly/3yAFPmo

Did you know that pigs have their own natural 'sun-oinkment' to protect themselves from the summer rays? 🐽☀️

Learn all about the amazing benefits of mud wallowing and how it plays a crucial role in keeping pigs cool and protected in our latest blog: bit.ly/3yAFPmo
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Today we turn 200 🙀 Thank you to everyone who enables us to be here for every kind of animal, helping millions on the ground, internationally, via campaigns and by working with industry. We hope animals won't need us in 200 years, but we'll be here as long as they do 💙

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As daytime temperatures across England are set to reach 30ᐤC this week and yellow heat alerts are put in place, RSPCA Assured is offering farmers tips on how to keep their animals cool in the heat.  farmersguide.co.uk/livestock/rspc… #heatwave #britishfarming #animalwelfare #livestock

As daytime temperatures across England are set to reach 30ᐤC this week and yellow heat alerts are put in place, <a href="/rspcaassured/">RSPCA Assured</a> is offering farmers tips on how to keep their animals cool in the heat. 

farmersguide.co.uk/livestock/rspc…

#heatwave #britishfarming #animalwelfare #livestock
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"As an animal lover and RSPCA Campaigns Manager, I'm committed to ensuring all animals are treated with kindness and respect." Read Emily's blog to find out what RSPCA (England & Wales) are calling for the next UK Government to prioritise: bit.ly/45QnK00 #GeneralElection2024

"As an animal lover and RSPCA Campaigns Manager, I'm committed to ensuring all animals are treated with kindness and respect." 

Read Emily's blog to find out what <a href="/RSPCA_official/">RSPCA (England & Wales)</a> are calling for the next UK Government to prioritise: bit.ly/45QnK00

#GeneralElection2024
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🎉Congratulations to Swansea University Marine Biology students, Ollie and Lottie for winning joint first for their research on fish welfare! Sponsored by us, their project on welfare measures for Nile tilapia has set a new benchmark in aquaculture research. 👉 bit.ly/3xQnIsx

🎉Congratulations to <a href="/SwanseaUni/">Swansea University</a> Marine Biology students, Ollie and Lottie for winning joint first for their research on fish welfare!

Sponsored by us, their project on welfare measures for Nile tilapia has set a new benchmark in aquaculture research.

👉 bit.ly/3xQnIsx
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Earlier this year, a proposed law aimed at increasing police powers to protect livestock from dog attacks fell through just before the general election... Find out why this law will help livestock, support farmers, and protect dogs from tragic outcomes: bit.ly/4eYpOaj

Earlier this year, a proposed law aimed at increasing police powers to protect livestock from dog attacks fell through just before the general election... 

Find out why this law will help livestock, support farmers, and protect dogs from tragic outcomes: bit.ly/4eYpOaj
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Farmed animal welfare has been an integral part of the RSPCA's history over the last 200 years. The RSPCA has campaigned hard to ensure a better deal for farm animals in law, alongside providing world-leading standards through our RSPCA Assured scheme.

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🎄🐷 What could be the link between Christmas trees and pigtails? Farmer Lucy reveals all in our latest blog! Under our standards, pigs must have enriching environments such as straw beds, playful toys, or even recycled Christmas trees! Read more: bit.ly/3YE2k4U

🎄🐷 What could be the link between Christmas trees and pigtails? Farmer Lucy reveals all in our latest blog!

Under our standards, pigs must have enriching environments such as straw beds, playful toys, or even recycled Christmas trees! 

Read more: bit.ly/3YE2k4U
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With the sun making a more common appearance, many people across the country will be reaching for a refreshing treat!🍦 🐄 Read our latest blog about how Caroline and her team are crafting dreamy ice cream while upholding the highest welfare standards: bit.ly/3SSfTtO

With the sun making a more common appearance, many people across the country will be reaching for a refreshing treat!🍦  

🐄  Read our latest blog about how Caroline and her team are crafting dreamy ice cream while upholding the highest welfare standards: bit.ly/3SSfTtO
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🎇 With fireworks season upon us, for many pets and farm animals it’s a season of fear and stress due to the loud bangs and flashing lights. Together, we can create a safer celebration for all animals. Here is how you can help 👇 bit.ly/3Cgoocn

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1 billion chickens are estimated to be farmed in the UK this year. Only a small % are farmed to the RSPCA’s higher welfare standards, leaving most farmed chickens in the UK reared to standards that are not good enough. Together we can make a change: bit.ly/3NPxbEM

1 billion chickens are estimated to be farmed in the UK this year.

Only a small % are farmed to the RSPCA’s higher welfare standards, leaving most farmed chickens in the UK reared to standards that are not good enough. 

Together we can make a change: bit.ly/3NPxbEM
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How does technology impact animal welfare on farms? Well, we caught up with a scientific officer from the RSPCA (England & Wales) to learn more! While tech like AI can help to improve health monitoring, technology can also present challenges for animal welfare: bit.ly/3CDXQC4

How does technology impact animal welfare on farms?

Well, we caught up with a scientific officer from the <a href="/RSPCA_official/">RSPCA (England & Wales)</a> to learn more!

While tech like AI can help to improve health monitoring, technology can also present challenges for animal welfare:
bit.ly/3CDXQC4
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🎄 🐷 Christmas trees have a magical impact on us humans, but can they also make pigs happier? We caught up with one of our members to find out how they keep their piggies happy over the festive season. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/3P5rhjt

🎄 🐷 Christmas trees have a magical impact on us humans, but can they also make pigs happier? 

We caught up with one of our members to find out how they keep their piggies happy over the festive season. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/3P5rhjt
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🥞🐔20% of UK eggs still come from caged hens!🥚♻️ 😇But it's easy to make an ethical choice 🔍 check out the 'Egg Code' or look for the RSPCA Assured label to know exactly how the hens were kept! Find out more 👇 theparentsocial.com/making-more-et… #ethicaleating #pancakeday2025 #eggs

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While many of us ponder what toppings to have on our pancakes today, 20% of UK hens are kept in cages with little more space than a pancake. If you eat eggs, make sure they're higher welfare like RSPCA Assured. You can also find lots of plant-based recipes online 🥞

While many of us ponder what toppings to have on our pancakes today, 20% of UK hens are kept in cages with little more space than a pancake.

If you eat eggs, make sure they're higher welfare like <a href="/rspcaassured/">RSPCA Assured</a>. You can also find lots of plant-based recipes online 🥞
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With trips to farm parks a common hobby for many children, it's important to nurture that love and compassion for farmed animals for years to come 🐔 Check out RSPCA Assured's fun Easter activities to help children think about where eggs come from: bit.ly/3GphrI4

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UK law allows farmed animals to be kept in cages with only artificial light, on concrete floors without any kind of mental stimulation 😟 That's why, while 94% eat animal products, RSPCA Assured is vital. Read more about our work for farmed animals: bit.ly/3Sszi3W

UK law allows farmed animals to be kept in cages with only artificial light, on concrete floors without any kind of mental stimulation 😟

That's why, while 94% eat animal products, <a href="/rspcaassured/">RSPCA Assured</a> is vital.

Read more about our work for farmed animals: bit.ly/3Sszi3W
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Scritch-scratch, I was takin' a bath... Whilst dustbathing may seem counterintuitive, it actually helps to keep hens' feathers looking fly 💅 It's also somewhere cosy to rest, forage in, and explore. RSPCA Assured farms require 5cm deep litter, so hens can get stuck in.

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Ducks deserve open water - but UK law doesn’t require it! 🦆 @RSPCAAssured farms won’t compromise on this, so no duck farms are currently on the scheme. This shows the importance of driving realistic change for farmed animals, while we campaign for better laws across the board.