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Sep 21 2022
Why Using Animals in Alzheimer’s Research Isn’t Working
Apr 21 2022
The 3Rs Explained
Facilities that use animals for research, testing and teaching often refer to the 3R's. Here we explain exactly what they mean.
Feb 24 2021
Using medicine & vaccines while being against animal testing
An opinion piece by our Executive Director, Tara Jackson.
Apr 07 2020
Compassion Fatigue: When the Injustices Inflicted Upon Animals Become Harder to Cope With
Dec 10 2019
The LD50 Test
Oct 08 2019
Why Is Animal Experimentation Still Happening?
Apr 26 2019
When Humans Respond Differently
Apr 01 2019
How Do We Know How Many Animals Are Used for Science in NZ?
Mar 22 2019
Important Changes to the Animal Welfare Act
Mar 13 2019
Using Animals in Huntington's Disease Research Does Not Help Humans
Nov 01 2018
Auckland University's Shameful Mistake - Allowing Vested Interest to Silence the Student Body
Oct 25 2018
A Kidney Donor’s Perspective on Xenotransplantation in NZ
A long-time supporter of ours, Catherine Amey has written an article for us on her first-hand experience donating a kidney and how this links back to animal experimentation and the scientific and ethical flaws involved with xenotransplantation.
Aug 23 2018
Why We Are Selective with the Use of the Word "Alternative"
Our friend Louise Owen from For Life On Earth (FLOE) has summarised why we need to be careful with the use of the word alternative when talking about replacing animal experiments.
Jul 18 2018
Animal Advocacy Hui - The Outcome For Lab Animals
On the 8th June 2018, the new Associate Minister of Agriculture, Hon Meka Whaitiri held a hui for animal advocacy groups and individuals at Manurewa Marae in Auckland.
Jul 10 2018
Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2016
An overview of the animals used in NZ for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2016.

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