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Data from New Zealand's annual report on the numbers of animals used in research, testing, and teaching for 2009. READ MORE
Alternatives To Animal Testing Gaining Ground
New advancements in technology and the "Three Rs" of animals in research, could potentially lead to a massive reduction in the numbers of animals used for animal testing. READ MORE
Relevance Of Brain And Behavioural Lateralization To Animal Welfare
Research suggests that due to how stress is mitigated inside of animals' brains, the development of an animal's left hemisphere may improve animal welfare. READ MORE
Interview with AAVS President Sue Leary
"If we want to achieve meaningful, lasting change for animals, we will need to reach out to people who don’t have this top of mind." READ MORE
Can Animal Models Of Disease Reliably Inform Human Studies?
This article argues that animal research only appears as a useful indicator of effectiveness in human patients because of systemic bias and failure to report complete data in findings. READ MORE
Science And Technology Report
On the use of animals in research, nearly half of European Union citizens agree that scientist should use dogs and monkeys for experiments if it leads to cures for humans. READ MORE
Information Management And The State Of The Animals
No animal advocacy organisation should begin their projects without a strong grasp of the information and data available to them, which will help them to improve their messaging and results. READ MORE
Dissection As An Instructional Technique In School
After doing dissection in secondary school many students reported long-lasting negative feelings on dissection stemming from both ethical opinions and noted feelings of "squeamishness". READ MORE
Coding Of Facial Expressions Of Pain In The Laboratory Mouse
This study of mice has found that they make grimacing facial expressions when they are in pain, similar to what humans do when experiencing painful stimuli. READ MORE