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Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

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Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation.

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Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into the ways animal-free methods are outperforming animal models.

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

Saving animals from dissections in schools & universities also creates safe, inclusive spaces for students to learn in. It’s a no-brainer!

Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

NZAVS provides funding towards research and teaching that replaces the use of animals with modern, human‑relevant methods.

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation.

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Funding for Animal-Free Research

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Is your Dinner Fueling Animal Testing?

Learn about how the consumption of chickens fuels animal testing! There is a lot of research happening into how to maximise the profit gained from farming chickens.

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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 use! We collected exciting non-animal methods like organ chips and computer models that can enhance science.

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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! Cattle are one of the most common animals in New Zealand to be used in science.

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