NAVS/IFER Researcher Identifies Potential Problems with Probiotics
Over the past several years, Woojung has been studying human intestinal inflammatory diseases using a sophisticated gut-on-a-chip model. Continue reading
News
Last Chance to Weigh in on the Farm Bill
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
State Ballot Update
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
Emerging Concerns about Nonhuman Primate Experimentation
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
Speak Up on Behalf of Animals on Election Day
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
NAVS educates educators about dissection alternatives
As part of NAVS’ efforts to end classroom animal dissection, we attended the Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA) meeting earlier this month to disseminate information about dissection alternatives. Continue reading
Meet the Humane Science “Class of 2019”
NAVS and the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018-2019 Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science. Continue reading
Allow Airlines to Refuse Transport of Research Animals
This week, NAVS urges action to oppose requiring airlines to transport animals destined for research. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly-released animal use data, 75,825 non-human primates and 64,707 dogs were used for research in 2017. For many years, … Continued
Government report shows decrease in animal use–but there’s a catch.
The most recent reporting on the number of AWA-covered animals used in research, testing and education is unfortunately misleading. Continue reading
Winners – Art for Animals 2018
The response to this year’s Art for Animals competition was overwhelming! With 870 entries from around the U.S. and around the world, NAVS’ 29th annual art contest was our biggest one to date. Of course, more entries made it … Continued