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The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

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The Replacement Nobody Is Asking For

A public health measure aimed at children is quietly poised to put billions of insects into the food supply. The decisions are being made right now, and there is a narrow window to change them. READ MORE

Sep 9 2026 Hillary Hendrickson

In the Spotlight

Jun 21 2012 | Faunalytics

Healthy Foods Not Always Costliest

A study has found that the common perception of healthy food being costlier is not as accurate as once thought when using edible weight standards. READ MORE

Jun 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Vegetarian Foods Market Assessment 2012

The market for vegetarian food has increased in the UK, with predictions that this trend will continue in the next 5 years. READ MORE

Jun 15 2012 | Faunalytics

Challenges For The Implementation Of The Three Rs

This article discusses the challenges and opportunities faced in proper implementation of the three Rs within vaccine testing in Canada. READ MORE

Jun 14 2012 | Faunalytics

Survival And Movements Of Rehabilitated Magellanic Penguins

,During 2000-2010, 7 oil spills occurred that caused 2183 penguins to be rehabilitated and released into the wild; 41 of them were spotted a year after their release which indicates that the rehabilitation of penguins is an effective strategy. READ MORE

Jun 13 2012 | Faunalytics

Putting The Parts Together: Combining In Vitro Methods To Test For Skin Sensitizing Potentials

Four promising alternative methods are currently being developed for testing skin sensitization to chemicals. These alternative tests have a potential to replace several animal tests in the future. READ MORE

Jun 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Workforce Needs In Veterinary Medicine

The following report addresses the veterinary profession in the U.S., discussing its impact on animals, society, and diseases. The report seeks to broaden peoples understanding of the veterinary profession and increase demand for veterinary research. READ MORE

Jun 9 2012 | Faunalytics

The Challenges In Developing 3Rs Alternative Methods

This study examined attitudes of academic and professional researchers towards the "3Rs"- reduction, refinement, and replacement- and examining differences between U.S. researchers and E.U. researchers. READ MORE

Jun 5 2012 | Faunalytics

Data Geeks Unite! Animal Care Expo In Review

Gone are the days of data geeks being the outcasts of the classroom... Well not quite, but at least data geeks are the pivotal drivers for a social movement's success. READ MORE

Jun 4 2012 | Faunalytics

Key Features Of The Big Cat Skin And Bone Trade In China

This fact sheet outlines current trends in both the legal and illegal trade of Asian Big Cats (ABCs) in China. As of 2011, skins and parts of many ABCs were being sold and openly displayed in China. READ MORE