The Truth about Transparency and Animal Research
NAVS responds to the animal researchers’ open letter calling for more transparency. Continue reading
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Stop the Attack on the Endangered Species Act
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges action to oppose federal legislation that would endanger protections for threatened animal species. Federal Legislation During the past two weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives has embarked on an unprecedented attack on the Endangered … Continued
Computers outperform animal testing for many chemicals
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and UL have developed a computer algorithm that can accurately predict toxicity for tens of thousands of chemicals. Continue reading
NAVS Urges Support for New and Continuing Legislation Promoting Adoption of Lab Animals
Update 9/13/18: New Jersey Senate Committee approves amended bill, goes to Senate on 2nd reading. In 2018, NAVS is once again strongly promoting legislation that will allow the adoption of healthy dogs and cats no longer needed by laboratories for … Continued
Close the Loopholes Allowing Horse Soring
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges action to stop the painful practice of horse soring. Federal Legislation The Prevent All Soring (PAST) Act, SB 2957 and HR 1847, would close the gaps in current horse soring law that have allowed … Continued
Would studying lab animals in the wild make them better models?
Data from animal models fails to translate to people. Could one of the reasons be because lab animals are housed in cages? Continue reading
They’re supposed to be “man’s best friend,” but dogs are still consistently used in painful experiments and tests—often because of their easy bond with humans. It’s one of the most heartbreaking examples of the cruel way animals are exploited in … Continued
When will society recognize that it’s time to stop harming animals?
Last month, Psychology Today included a piece on Animal Emotions written by Dr. Mark Bekoff, professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Bekoff, who has a long-standing interest in the cognitive, moral and emotional lives … Continued
Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges action on legislation to protect the North Atlantic right whale before it is too late. Photo © NOAA The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered marine species. Recently, however, there … Continued
Senate Considers Threat to Animal Protection Laws in Farm Bill
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges swift opposition to the House-passed Farm Bill, which threatens state efforts to require better animal welfare standards. Federal Legislation HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, or the “Farm Bill,” is comprehensive legislation … Continued