Farm animal welfare standards

RSPCA welfare standards for beef cattle

Our detailed RSPCA welfare standards have been developed to represent good practice in the care and welfare of beef cattle at all stages of their lives.

RSPCA beef cattle standards technical advisory group

Members of the advisory group are selected on the basis of the specific expertise they bring to the group in different areas of cattle care.
  • Holly Gower, RSPCA ruminants specialist
  • A veterinary surgeon
  • A representative from Humane Slaughter Association
  • A representative from AHDB
  • An academic representative
  • Beef farmers (non-RSPCA assured)
  • Technical/field operations representatives of RSPCA Assured
  • RSPCA Assured members

Summary of meeting notes