Why are animals used in product development?
Animals are used in the development of new medical, veterinary and other products to work out whether or not the...
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... -
Why do pet food manufacturers need to carry out animal research?
Companies that produce pet foods, especially those that are aimed at treating particular conditions through improved nutrition (such as old... -
How can I reduce or avoid animal testing?
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... -
How can I help end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals?
There is no testing of cosmetics involving animals conducted in Australia. However, the majority of cosmetic products sold here will... -
The EU has banned cosmetics testing on animals: can we do the same in Australia?
In 2009, the EU brought into effect a ban on the use of animals to test both the final product... -
Why are animals still used to test the safety of cosmetics?
New ingredients that are used in cosmetic products are required, by law, to undergo a range of tests to ensure... -
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...