Events

World Farm Animal Day

World Farm Animal Day Symposium: Friday, 1st October 2010
Taking Stock: Farm Animal Handling & Transportation.

Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Cnr. Merivale and Glenel Streets South Bank, Brisbane

The RSPCA Qld World Farm Animal Day Symposium 2010 will examine the handling and transportation of farm animals.

Handling of farm animals is necessary for many husbandry practices such as castration, branding, drenching and dipping, to name a few. How the animals are handled and treated during these procedures is directly related to the amount of stress they experience. They are also handled when they are loaded onto trucks for transportation, and transportation itself causes stress to animals.

The discussion will be informed by the latest research in the area, the industry perspective and the government's approach.

The Symposium should be of interest to everyone interested in animals, academics, industry, government employees, animal welfare organisations, students and the general public.

Download the registration form and return to RSPCA Qld by 20 September 2010.

Or please call Dana Ryan on (07) 3426 99320 or email dryan@rspcaqld.org.au for more information.

World Animal Day

Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, 3rd October 2010

On the 4th of October each year, World Animal Day celebrates the important contribution animals make to society. On this very special day, we acknowledge and give thanks for the ways animals enrich our lives, their relationships to humankind and the diverse roles they play.

RSPCA believes World Animal Day to be an opportunity to build community and awareness of the issues facing animals, provide opportunities for education, exploration of self awareness and generally celebrate all animals.

The Sunday closest to World Animal Day traditionally observes a blessing of the animals, and is a simple way you and your church can show your support to the RSPCA and all animals great and small.

Activities usually include a special pet blessing service, a morning or afternoon tea with gold coin donation to RSPCA Qld, face painting for children, singing and general celebratory activities.

For more information on how to hold your own service, please contact the RSPCA Qld Events team on (07) 3426 9932 or email events@rspcaqld.org.au

You can also download a Blessing of the Animals Information sheet.