Learn more about why we are exposing animal experiments that have taken place at the University of Otago.
Access the references for the animal experiments we exposed during our special 12 Days of Christmas Otago exposé.
Baby rats were force fed alcohol in a cruel experiment at Otago Uni.
Rats brains were damaged and pierced with electrodes.
Living bees were sliced open and electrocuted.
Rats were subject to loud noises and electrocuted.
Guinea pigs were forced to swim in the notorious Morris water maze test.
Mother rats were given injections to try and hinder the brain development of their babies, who were then experimented on.
Young mice were forced to experience chronic stress for two weeks.
Rabbits had holes drilled into their jaws.
Guinea pigs had their heads drilled into and were given hypothermia.
Rats had their legs surgically damaged and were forced to walk on a rotating drum.
Sheep had around 30% of their blood drained from their bodies.
What we have achieved together and our next steps!
An overview of the animals used in NZ for research, testing and teaching purposes in 2021.
Today NZAVS and members of the animal science and research industry have made global history by collaborating together to help create better, long-term health outcomes for people and animals of Aotearoa at a Parliamentary Select Committee hearing.
Today NZ Universities across the country have received a 'Thank you card' signed by thousands of New Zealanders, commending these institutes on exercising their power to steer clear of the Forced Swim Test.