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Oct 5 2016 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2016: Knowledge Of Animal Issues

Why is knowledge of animal issues important and what are the trends and demographic differences of knowledge by topic? READ MORE

Sep 28 2016 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2016: Methods & Overview

This is the first part in our blog series covering results from the 2016 Animal Tracker, including a summary of our findings and methods. READ MORE

Aug 15 2016 | Faunalytics

Insects, Pain, And Robotics

This review of the scientific literature on insects and their capacity for pain touches on various fields of research, including robotics. READ MORE

Jul 15 2016 | Che Green

Animal Advocacy By Numbers

How many animals are there, how many of them suffer at human hands, and how can advocates use this information most effectively? READ MORE

Sep 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

UK Public Finds Animal Research ‘Secretive’

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

Aug 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Public Support of Vivisection is On A Case By Case Basis

Surveys show that public support for vivisection varies based on factors such as the species used and the type of experiment. More work is needed to understand why. READ MORE

Aug 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animal Testing in Forensics: A Brutal, Outdated Practice

More than 60% of animals used in forensics tests are never anesthetized. Even for those who are, the procedures they undergo are brutal and cruel. READ MORE

Jul 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE

Apr 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Multifactorial Role of the 3Rs in Shifting the Harm-Benefit Analysis in Animal Models of Disease

Testing on animals for biomedical research is viewed as unethical by many animal advocates. The use of animals within the field is generally governed by a patchwork of state-level and national regulations, as well as a loose set of principles called the "3 Rs" (that stand for replacement, reduction, and refinement). This paper looks at the role of the 3 Rs in the promotion of ethical practices in animal experimentation, taking the view that the consistent application of the 3 Rs can result in animal research that is ethically sound. READ MORE

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