
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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http://www.rspcaassured.org.uk 04-01-2011 22:07:06
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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 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


🎉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








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



🥞🐔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

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 🥞


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

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


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.
