Reports and resources - Science
Reports and resources
Our scientific / technical team produces reports, booklets, information sheets and submissions in response to consultations by government and other organisations on a range of issues relating to farm animal welfare. A selection are available on this page to download.
The Welfare State: 2005 - 2009
This is the latest welfare state report, which measures five years of animal welfare in the UK. The welfare state reports assess how the nation is currently performing with regard to the welfare of animals, and whether the situation is changing over time. The report contains a number of indicators covering the welfare of farm animals.
Watertight report : March 2015
The case for providing farmed ducks with full body access to water.
RSPCA Response to the FAWC Consultation
The RSPCA's response to the FAWC's consultation on a long-term strategy for animal welfare in Great Britain.
Everyone's a Winner report
RSPCA report providing evidence that rearing chickens to higher welfare standards can benefit the chicken, producer, retailer and consumer.
Coming of Age report
Report detailing independent research commissioned by the RSPCA into the age structure of UK cage egg production facilities.
Case Against Cages report
RSPCA report detailing evidence in favour of higher welfare barn and free-range systems for laying hens.
RSPCA welfare standards for farm animals
Information on how we develop our detailed welfare standards and the documents to download.
An introduction to goat welfare and ownership
Advice for novice owners on the care and welfare of goats.
If you're looking for more information about farm animals, including how they are farmed, the welfare issues that concern us, and what we're doing about them, please visit our all about animals area.