They’re supposedly “man’s best friend.” But despite this, dogs are 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 the … Continued
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
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
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
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) was recently asked to review several issues pertaining to the use of animals in federal research, including: the extent to which the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the National Institutes … Continued
Last month, NAVS/IFER Science Advisors John Harbell and Pam Osenkowski had the opportunity to visit the laboratory of one of our fellowship recipients. Continue reading
This week, NAVS was honored to receive a $1000 grant made possible by the June Wise Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward County. Founded in 1984, Community Foundation of Broward helps families, individuals, and corporations create personalized charitable … Continued
This week’s Take Action Thursday urges action to promote the protection of wildlife and stop efforts to remove essential protections. Hundreds of bills that impact animals are introduced in Congress each year. Some of them are beneficial to an … Continued
Peggy Cunniff to retire after 32 years of leadership. Continue reading
What are the latest advancements in three-dimensional cell models—and what does the future hold for these innovative biomedical research tools? Continue reading
