Think Milk and Animal Testing Aren't Connected? Think Again!

Discover the connection between the dairy industry and animal testing!

Celebrating Cows: Fun and Not-So-Fun Facts

Discover fascinating and sobering facts about cows, one of the most commonly used animals for science in NZ.

Science to Sanctuary: The Heartwarming Story of Adopting Pigeons

This heartwarming story follows the journey of a group of pigeons, previously used in research at the University of Auckland, to their new loving homes.

Mother's Day: Shedding Light on Animal Experimentation in NZ

Today, we are exposing an animal experiment on mother mice and their babies that took place recently in NZ.

Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2022

An overview of the animals used in NZ for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2022.

The Link Between Live Export and Animal Experimentation  

Join Us This Weekend to #ProtectTheBan on Live Export in NZ

This weekend, protest marches are being held across NZ to #ProtectTheBan on Live Export.

Introducing Our Rat Rehoming Program in Auckland!

Today, on World Day for Animals in Labs, NZAVS is launching a new program to rehome rats bred or used for science with the University of Auckland.

Exposed: Sheep Subjected to ‘Poor Things’ Medical Experiment”

Sheep were impregnated, and their foetuses were removed and implanted into another ewe during a medical experiment in NZ!

Learn Something New about Sheep

With there being five times more sheep in NZ than people, you think we would know a lot more about them than we do...