This week’s Take Action Thursday calls for urgent action to stop legislation that would delist gray wolves from protection under the Endangered Species Act. Federal Legislation On November 16, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove all Endangered Species … Continued
NAVS continues to demand transparency from our government regarding the use of animals in research, teaching and testing. Continue reading
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family this week, NAVS would like to take a moment to reflect upon what we are most grateful for this year. Continue reading
by Ashley Velez The future is cruelty-free, and the world of beauty is moving quickly these days! With many cosmetics and skin care brands implementing smarter and kinder business decisions as a result of eyes being opened to the terrible … Continued
With the midterm elections behind us, Take Action Thursday reviews what this means for the progress of the Humane Cosmetics Act this year and next. Federal Legislation Elections are over, and it is time for the 115th U. S. Congress … Continued
Over the past several years, Woojung has been studying human intestinal inflammatory diseases using a sophisticated gut-on-a-chip model. Continue reading
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges the Farm Bill conference committee to include measures that would benefit animals. Federal Legislation House of Representatives Bill, HR. 2, commonly known as the Farm Bill, must be passed by Congress every five years. This … Continued
The results of state and local ballot initiatives resulted in some positive reforms benefiting animals, as well as some disappointing outcomes: California: Ballot 12, to further reform standards for animals confined for agricultural use, passed with a 61% majority. Florida: … Continued
The most recent statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) revealed that 75,825 nonhuman primates were used for research, testing, teaching or experimentation in 2017. Continue reading
Your Voice (and Vote) Can Make A Difference for Animals! Our elected officials have the ultimate say on what laws are passed in our states and in the federal government. But voters like you have a voice in choosing who … Continued
