National Antivisection Society
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World Lab Animal Day: April 24, 2007
World Lab Animal Day was founded by the NAVS and the day chosen (April 24th) commemorates the birthday of one of our Presidents, Lord Dowding. The Day is recognised by the United Nations and is now marked...
ADI comments on Austrian case to grant chimp personhood
As judges in Austria face a decision over whether a chimpanzee named Hiasl deserves a legal guardian and should be granted human rights as an ape, Animal Defenders international (ADI) supports experts...
Historic Bill move to end primate experiments
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) and Animal Defenders International (ADI) applaud the news that Ireland could become the first European country in the world to ban laboratory experiments on...
Not a Happy Chinese New Year for UK Pigs
Chinese New Year 4705 on February 18 will celebrate the pig, an animal valued by the Chinese for its excellent manners, its ability to make and keep friends, its hard work ethic and its appreciation of...
Unprecedented number of MEPs back call to end experiments on monkeys and apes across Europe
Almost 90 MEPs have today pledged their support for a complete end to experiments on primates across Europe, and the campaign has received a major boost with the backing of leading EU statesmen. Written...
MEPs lead call to end experiments on primates in the EU
MEPs Jens Holm, Caroline Lucas, Sajjad Karim, and Robert Evans are today calling on other MEPs to back a landmark call to make plans for an end to the use of chimpanzees and monkeys in experiments across...
Thousands of animals saved from use in education by award-winning LDF Professor of e-learning
Hundreds of thousands of animals are saved each year from use in education thanks to computer simulations created by Professor of e-learning at Edinburgh University, David Dewhurst. The development of...
ADI challenges Yerkes Primate Research Centre to defend its ethic
A recent study carried out in part by Yerkes National Primate Research Centre has found that elephants are now among a select group of species – including humans, apes and dolphins – who can recognize...
