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Jade Pengelly

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Apr 10, 2025

Animals Used in NZ for Science in 2023

An overview of the animals used in NZ for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2023.

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Feb 10, 2025

Chickens aren't bird brained!

Some quick facts about how chickens and how they are used in Aotearoa

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Feb 10, 2025

Bird Flu and Animal Agriculture

How they are linked and what that means

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Jan 29, 2025

Is your Dinner Fueling Animal Testing?

Learn about how the consumption of chickens fuels animal testing!

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Nov 7, 2024

NZAVS Bright Future Report: An Exciting New Resource for You!

Learn about the technologies that are outperforming animal methods!

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Jul 29, 2024

Think Milk and Animal Testing Aren't Connected? Think Again!

Discover the connection between the dairy industry and animal testing!

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Jul 15, 2024

Celebrating Cows: Fun and Not-So-Fun Facts

Discover fascinating and sobering facts about cows, one of the most commonly used animals for science in NZ.

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Jun 26, 2024

Science to Sanctuary: The Heartwarming Story of Adopting Pigeons

This heartwarming story follows the journey of a group of pigeons, previously used in research at the University of Auckland, to their new loving homes.

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May 12, 2024