RSPCA Australia's Great & Small Talk

May 05 2024

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Ever wondered what egg labels really mean? 🥚🤔 What can we do to breed better, healthier dogs? 🐶 And what is mulesing of sheep, and what are the alternatives? 🐑

These are just some of the questions that we seek to answer in RSPCA Australia's Great and Small Talk 🎧

Join host Brian Daly as he questions RSPCA Australia scientists, policy officers, and experts about the animal welfare issues that we often don't talk about - but that we need to understand to improve the lives of all creatures great and small 🐾❤️

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What to know about keeping cats safe and happy

May 05 2024 26 mins

We know cat caregivers want to provide the very best life for their feline companions, so they are happy and healthy and live a long time. And we know that to give cats the best change at this, the RSPCA’s position is that cats should be kept at home. But why is keeping cats at home important? And what does that look like?How do we provide an environment at home that meets all a

🦆 Quacking into the questions about farmed ducks

Apr 23 2024 14 mins

Farmed ducks need our attention ... Ducks are truly remarkable birds, curious and vocal; and it’s a delight for many to watch groups of these inquisitive animals waddle about their local parks and waterways. But what about farmed ducks? What is life like for them on a farm? What are the welfare issues we need to start quacking on with? Join Dr. Sarah Babington - Scientific Office

🐶 Dogs with exaggerated features

Jan 23 2024 20 mins

Squishy faces, bulging eyes, curled tails ... Unfortunately, these features can represent serious health and welfare issues for certain breeds of dogs and cats (like Pugs, French Bulldogs, British/English Bulldogs and Scottish Fold cats). On this episode of Great & Small Talk, we chat with RSPCA Australia's Chief Science Officer Dr Suzie Fowler, to uncover the daily strugg

🐑 Mulesing – the welfare issue we need to be talking about

Dec 20 2023 18 mins

Mulesing is a painful surgical procedure that affects millions of Aussie sheep every year, but it's also a practice that many Australians know little about. One thing is for certain - mulesing is a welfare issue worth discussing, especially for those of us that choose to purchase products made from wool. In this episode, join RSPCA Australia Senior Scientific Officer Melina Te

🐮 What you need to know about calf roping in rodeos, and why it needs to end

Nov 15 2023 18 mins

Join host Brian Daly as he interviews RSPCA Australia’s Senior Scientific Officer Di Evans, to explore the issues associated with rodeos calf roping. In this episode, we delve into the physical and mental impact of young calves who are subjected to this cruel event ... We'll also gain an insight into what Australians really think of calf roping in their respective state and

🥚 Egg labels: Cracking into the questions

Sep 24 2023 26 mins

It can be a real minefield when it comes to egg labels, and conscious consumers want to be able to make a quick choice that they know is supporting good animal welfare. With 16.8 million hens laying eggs through various production methods, the size and scale of the Australian egg industry means that there are actually a lot of different businesses involved in the production of an e