The Czech Republic has reported a 2.1% fall in the number of animal research procedures in 2016, with 229,465 procedures on animals. This is down from 234,366 procedures in 2015. The falls were mainly in fish (down 11%) and rats (down 17%), while the biggest rise was in birds (up 17%). Fish were the most … Continue reading Czech Republic sees 2% fall in animal research numbers for 2016
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How animal enclosures are designed to meet the needs of laboratory animals
Having worked in animal research for over 14 years now I have not only gained a comprehensive knowledge of the requirements for animals used in research but have also seen significant improvements in this field. Currently, I work at King’s College London as a Site Manager where I oversee three animal units. The role of … Continue reading How animal enclosures are designed to meet the needs of laboratory animals
Animal Research in South Korea in 2016
In February 2017 the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea released its animal research numbers for 2016. We spoke to the Animal Protection & Welfare Division and have been able to get a translated copy of these figures. The tables below were produced by the APQA, and we thank Dr Lee for providing … Continue reading Animal Research in South Korea in 2016
Research Roundup: A new approach to treating Parkinson’s, designer pig organs, the benefits of dragon blood, and more!
Welcome to this week’s Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form … Continue reading Research Roundup: A new approach to treating Parkinson’s, designer pig organs, the benefits of dragon blood, and more!
Research Roundup: Fighting antibiotic resistance with maple syrup, epigenetic effects from light and diet, and HPV vaccine success
Welcome to this week's Research Roundup. These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the contact form on the … Continue reading Research Roundup: Fighting antibiotic resistance with maple syrup, epigenetic effects from light and diet, and HPV vaccine success
Slovakia releases 2016 animal research data
Slovakia has become the first EU country to report back on the number of animal procedures it conducted in 2016. There were 12,855 procedures on animals in Slovakia in 2016, a 5% decline from 2015. Rodents accounted for over 95% of research procedures in Slovakia. Less usual, was that there were more rats used than mice … Continue reading Slovakia releases 2016 animal research data
Research Roundup: Red blood cell production in the lungs, sea urchin spines to fix bones, and trying to reverse aging in mice
Welcome to our fourth weekly roundup (now called "Research Roundup"). These Friday posts aim to inform our readers about the many stories that relate to animal research each week. Do you have an animal research story we should include in next week’s Research Roundup? You can send it to us via our Facebook page or through the … Continue reading Research Roundup: Red blood cell production in the lungs, sea urchin spines to fix bones, and trying to reverse aging in mice
Cameras in the lab: Animal research visualised
There are many misconceptions about animal research and the welfare standards that exist in labs. Old footage and pictures, or imagery from countries with lower standards of welfare, are spread across the internet, but unless people see a lab for themselves it is hard to dissuade them of these preconceptions. The best way to show people … Continue reading Cameras in the lab: Animal research visualised
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