This study looked into epilepsy research conducted on rats and mice and makes a broad range of recommendations that would improve the animals' welfare. READ MORE
Though many people in the UK support animal research, they find the industry "secretive," and there is no single trusted source for information about it. READ MORE
This month's Index has facts and figures from articles about wildlife trafficking, veg diets, forensics testing, feral cat control, and animal transport. READ MORE
Scientists are coming up with new, quicker ways to assess lab rat "welfare." But is cutting corners the best way to make an accurate assessment? READ MORE
Pain management in mouse experiments is dicey and could render data useless, making the use of animals in experiments even more ethically problematic. READ MORE
The monthly Faunalytics Index brings together facts and figures from research about animals from around the world, giving you a quick look at the issues. READ MORE
Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE
We have tried to create lab animal 'models' in the image of humans, but in doing so have we just created faded copies of their - and our own - [...] READ MORE
The addition of UV lights to rat and mice enclosures would make a significant improvement to the currently inadequate welfare standards of research rats and mice. READ MORE
