Jiglu: Farmtalking: Discussion: RE: RSPCA Welcomes First Global Agreement On Animal Welfare

Originally from: Farmtalking

I can sympathise with both Pat and Coleen's opinion of the R.S.P.C.A.

There is no doubt that much of the criticism levelled at the Society by many is justified.

However, they are the nationally recognized Animal Welfare Society and whatever we think of their policies there are many good men and women who work for them and do not forget that their aim is the 'PREVENTION' of cruelty to animals.

As is too often the case, large organizations can lose sight of their objectives and although our faith in them is diminished as a result, we should not lose sight of them too!

Many inspectors and unpaid volunteers throughout the country work tirelessly to prevent animals suffering hardship and actual cruelty and surely they deserve our congratulation if not support.

Drawing attention to new legislation and other matters of concern, Headquarters send their press releases to Farmtalking and I shall continue to publish them here if only to draw attention to them too!

Author wrote:
Quite right. They have long lost touch with the reason for their existence.
Too many big salaries at the top. Too keen on publicity.
They are junkies for TV. Show them the chance of a TV camera and they are
off.
But they are very very vulnerable. They rely on wills for their income. Once
the old lady next door gets the idea that they are not what they are cracked
up to be, their income starts to contract. It contracts faster than they can
cut costs.
The future of the RSPCA is in our hands. Every time I'm stopped for a
donation, they get a lecture delivered at full volume...a crowd starts to
gather and people start nodding their heads.
If you don't like what the RSPCA did during foot and mouth, just say so.
Loudly, clearly, politely and often.
This exchange will be in front of the Chief Executive tomorrow.
We can bring them to heel. No problem. Those that live by publicity are
vulnerable to bad publicity. They also know it.
Regards
Pat Gardiner
www.go-self-sufficient.com
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From: Coleen Taylor [...]
Sent: 25 May 2005 13:40
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Subject: Re: [farmtalking] RSPCA Welcomes First Global Agreement On Animal
Welfare
I wonder what the RSPCA class as (acceptable methods of slaughter)? Bashing
brains out on rocks, chasing and taking pot shots at sheep in a field with
guns, likewise with cattle. Are they deemed acceptable?
I just cannot view this organisation with any credibility.
Coleen
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Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 1:33 PM
Subject: [farmtalking] RSPCA Welcomes First Global Agreement On Animal
Welfare
RSPCA News from the press office
Wednesday 25 May 2005
RSPCA Welcomes First Global Agreement On Animal Welfare
The RSPCA has welcomed the first ever global standard for animal
welfare, agreed today by the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal
Health (OIE).
The landmark agreement between 167 member countries sets out minimum
standards for live transport of animals by land and sea and the
slaughter of animals for food or in cases of disease control.
It will specify the need for a responsible authority and acceptable
methods of slaughter. Certain practices, such as the use of electronic
goads will be banned.
David Bowles, head of External Affairs at the RSPCA, said: "This is a real
step forward for animals world-wide, particularly in the many countries
where no welfare standards or laws exist.
"It now sets a baseline for what is acceptable when killing or
transporting animals and should see an end to cruel practices such as
bulldozing live animals into pits for disease control or transporting
animals in cruel conditions."
"The RSPCA has worked hard to agree world-wide standards for animal
welfare and we have contributed to several technical working groups. The
OIE will now focus on drawing up welfare standards in other farming areas,
such rearing laying hens, pigs, chickens for meat and veal calves.
"The agreement across so many countries gives us an important
opportunity to raise the profile of animal welfare with the World Trade
Organisation (WTO). Animal welfare is not just a developing country issue
but one that affects all countries. We want to ensure improvements to
animal welfare can be made without causing international trade disputes.
"I hope the agreement will encourage those counties without welfare laws
to raise their standards to the baseline and areas like the European
Union, with existing laws, to go further and continue to improve welfare
across the board for all animals."
The OIE (Organisation International Des Epizooties) was set up in 1924 to
agree and publish health standards for international trade in animals and
animal products. It started to look at animal welfare standards in 2003.
It provides expertise and encourages international co-operation in the
control of animal diseases. It also helps safeguard world trade by
publishing health standards for international trade in animals and
animal products.
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