What is fetal bovine serum and should it be used?
The commercial production of fetal bovine serum starts with the collection of blood from fetal calves at licensed abattoirs. Because...
Animals in Research and Teaching
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How is animal research regulated in Australia?
In Australia, all research and teaching that involves the use of live animals must be carried out in accordance with... -
How can I avoid animal testing in the products I purchase?
Since most advances in medicine and veterinary health involve some animal research, it is virtually impossible to access medical or... -
What are the animal welfare issues with chick hatching in schools?
Chick hatching programs occur most commonly at kindergartens and in prep/foundation and lower primary school grades. A chick hatching program... -
Does using paintball guns to identify animals cause harm?
Paintball guns are pneumatic firearms driven by compressed gas. While it is clear that under no circumstances should a paintball... -
At what stage of development do animals become sentient?
Animal sentience is the capacity of an animal to experience different feelings such as suffering or pleasure. The onset of... -
Is cosmetic testing on animals legal in Australia?
Cosmetic products include make-up and skin-care products as well as soaps, shower gels, deodorants, shampoos, toothpastes, some sunscreens and similar... -
Why are animals used in research?
A diverse range of animal species are used in research but the vast majority are rats, mice and fish; guinea... -
What is the RSPCA’s view of the use of animals in research?
Millions of animals are used in research and teaching in Australia each year. It is essential that the sentience of... -
What are the welfare issues with animals used in research?
The use of animals in research poses many welfare risks including those associated with housing, nutrition, social groupings, handling practices,... -
What are the 3Rs in animal research?
The 3Rs (Three Rs) of replacement, reduction and refinement have guided research involving animals through the use of humane principles... -
How many animals are used in research in Australia?
Unlike some other countries, Australia does not publish the number of animals used in research, testing and teaching each year... -
What is the Animal Research Openness Agreement and why is it important?
There is increasing community concern regarding the use of animals in research, and yet there is limited information available to...