by admin | Apr 14, 2021 | News
Following the recent commentary in The Guardian (8th April 2021) many of you will have read the article and seen the undercover video footage taken at Vivotecnia, which was collated by Cruelty Free International. The video footage shows examples of inhumane treatment...
by admin | Dec 9, 2020 | News
The RSPCA has produced a useful infographic to assist lay members of AWERBs fulfill their role. It can be found here. Please share this with the Chair of your AWERB and lay members as appropriate.
by admin | Oct 23, 2020 | News
Dear Colleagues, We would like to thank you again for your patience and understanding throughout this very drawn out and lengthy process. We are now beginning the process of calculating the pro rata refunds to all those who registered to attend AST2020 or who...
by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | News
LASA is pleased to announce the publication of a fact sheet on the Forced Swim Test (or Porsolt Swim Test). This has been jointly sponsored by LASA, Understanding Animal Research and the British Association for Psychopharmacology. You can find the fact sheet here or...
by admin | Aug 19, 2020 | News
The Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations have published recommendations of best practices for the health management of ruminants and pigs used for scientific and educational purposes. These can be found here.
by admin | Aug 12, 2020 | News
The COVID19 crisis resulted in many establishments having to rapidly curtail, stop work, or drastically alter their working practices. It will be beneficial that the AWERB reviews the processes that were in place during the crisis, and their outcomes, not only in the...
