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Sep 3 2026 | Mariana Mota

Breaking Down The Barriers To Animal-Free Research

New approach methodologies (NAMs) are a promising replacement for animal testing, with potential to provide more human-relevant data with greater predictive power. But barriers to their adoption remain. READ MORE

Aug 26 2026 | Allison Troy

Animal Product Impact Scales 2026: Updated U.S. Estimates And The U.K.’s First Animal Product Impact Data

We’ve updated our Animal Product Impact Scales (APIS) for 2026, with revised U.S. estimates and, for the first time, U.K. data. This blog serves as a guide for the new numbers and how you can use them. READ MORE

Jul 16 2026 | Meghann Cant

Laboratory Rodents Deserve Better Than Improvised Killing Methods

Cervical dislocation is the most common killing method for mice and rats in U.K. laboratories. Yet it’s applied inconsistently, often with improvised tools, raising serious animal welfare concerns. READ MORE

Jul 7 2026 | Meghann Cant

Are U.K. Dog Breeding Welfare Laws Actually Being Enforced?

This report examines how local authorities in England and Scotland assess compliance with breeding regulations designed to protect dogs from heritable suffering, finding significant gaps. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

May 11 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bumble Bees Spread String Pulling Through Social Learning

In this experiment, bumble bees learned to pull strings to access rewards, with behavior spreading within and between colonies. READ MORE

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

Apr 30 2026 | Maria Schurr

Not Horsing Around: How Fireworks Harm Equids

For equids, fireworks can be distressing and even deadly. This study looks at the behavioral and physical effects that fireworks have on horses and donkeys, and how their guardians attempt to minimize the danger. READ MORE

Apr 21 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Case For Ending Greyhound Racing Across The United Kingdom

This comprehensive report documents the widespread harm caused by greyhound racing in the U.K. and makes the case for a phased national ban, following legislative victories in Scotland and Wales. READ MORE

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