(includes animals used for research, testing and teaching purposes) http://kb.rspca.org.au/21/ http://kb.rspca.org.au/Are-animals-used-for-cosmetics-testing-in-Australia_399.html There is no testing of cosmetics involving animals conducted in Australia. However, the majority of cosmetic products sold here will contain ingredients that will have been tested on animals at some time. Cosmetic products include make-up and... Research animals Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:32:25 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-can-I-reduce-or-avoid-animal-testing_56.html Since most advances in medicine and veterinary health involve some animal research, it is virtually impossible to access medical or veterinary care and avoid using any products that have been developed using animals. But much of the safety testing... Research animals Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:24:57 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-is-the-RSPCAs-relationship-with-Hills-Pet-Nutrition_55.html RSPCA Australia has an ongoing relationship with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, the manufacturers of Hill’s Science Diet. Hill’s provide food free-of-charge to all the animals housed in RSPCA shelters for adoption, and the company also sponsors the... Research animals Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:35:01 +1000 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Why-are-animals-used-in-product-development_7.html Animals are used in the development of new medical, veterinary and other products to work out whether or not the product does what it is supposed to do, and whether there are any side-effects. This may involve recreating a medical condition in the... Research animals Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:48:28 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-is-animal-research-controlled_8.html In Australia, all research and teaching that involves the use of live animals must be carried out in accordance with the Australian code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Under the Code, which is enforced by State... Research animals Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:46:36 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/Why-do-pet-food-manufacturers-need-to-carry-out-live-animal-research_54.html Companies that produce pet foods, especially those that are aimed at treating particular conditions through improved nutrition (such as old age, arthritis or obesity) may carry out research using animals in order to develop new products. In some... Research animals Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:45:45 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-are-the-animal-welfare-issues-of-cloning-of-farm-animals_89.html In a world first, a sheep named Dolly was born in 1997. She was a clone of her mother, created using the genetic material from a cell in the ewe’s udder. Dolly sparked an intense public debate on cloning. In response, a year later, a... Research animals Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:30:45 +1100 http://kb.rspca.org.au/What-are-the-animal-welfare-issues-of-genetic-modification-of-farm-animals_90.html Genetic modification (GM) of farm animals started in the early 1980s. Most research on GM farm animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and goats) has been carried out in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Some GM animals have been... Research animals Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:29:18 +1100