The industry magazine Lab Animal occasionally reviews websites applicable to it’s readers. Earlier this year, they reviewed the Speaking of Research website. The article does a good job of relaying the history behind how Speaking of Research began and some background on the people involved. They also note that SR does a lot of reporting … Continue reading Top marks for Speaking of Research website
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Index of animal rights groups/activists
Ever needed more information about an animal rights groups or individual? Well we've produced a page specifically to index some of the more influential or extreme individuals and groups in the US and UK (hopefully we can expand this to other countries too). Speaking of Research has written an awful lot of information about animal … Continue reading Index of animal rights groups/activists
Speaking of Research Leaflet
When Speaking of Research first started we had a wonderful leaflet which was produced for us by Americans for Medical Progress. In the following six years, Speaking of Research has changed and evolved and as such we have been long overdue for a new leaflet, which we can now unveil. Download PDF here, or click … Continue reading Speaking of Research Leaflet
Website Updates – Expanding Information
We've been slowly updating some of the static pages of our website. Ever wondered how it all began? Check out our History of Speaking of Research page. Want to know debunk pseudoscientific myths by activists? Check out our expanding list of them on the Animal Rights Pseudoscience page (previously called "Bad Science"). Want to know … Continue reading Website Updates – Expanding Information
SR Outreach at OAVT Conference
Last month Speaking of Research (SR) committee member Michael Brunt took part in an outreach lecture at the annual Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) 2014 conference. The OAVT is the largest association for veterinary technicians in Canada. Over the past several years there has been a growing interest in offering lectures specifically directed towards … Continue reading SR Outreach at OAVT Conference
Speaking of Research website continues to evolve
The Speaking of Research website has evolved. We have redesigned the front page and included a new section on Pro-Test. What do you think?
Background Briefing on Animal Research
Having a full understanding of all the issues surrounding animal research can be a challenge for even science-specialist journalists, let alone general journalists, editors and broadcasters who have to handle many unrelated issues each and every day. Speaking of Research have produced a two-page summary of the key information which general news producers, journalists, presenters … Continue reading Background Briefing on Animal Research
USDA Statistics for Animals Used in Research in 2012
In 2011 the USDA stopped publishing its animal research statistics on the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website (with the last full stats being 2010). We have recently received the 2012 statistics for animals used in research under the Animal Welfare Act. Overall the number of animals used in research fell by 16% … Continue reading USDA Statistics for Animals Used in Research in 2012
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