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Five Freedoms The RSPCA Five Freedoms for Animals are: 1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst By ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour. 2. Freedom from Discomfort By providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. 3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease By prevention by rapid diagnosis and treatment. 4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour By providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind. 5. Freedom from Fear and Distress By ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. RSPCA Australia considers that these freedoms will be better provided for if those who have care of livestock practise: • Caring and responsible planning and management; • Skilled, knowledgeable and conscientious animal management; • Appropriate environmental design; • Considerate handling and transport; and humane killing.   Back to top