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Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

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

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

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

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation. Several countries fund these efforts.

Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into how animal-free methods are outperforming animal models. Discover organ-chips, organoids, and computer models.

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Funding Animal Replacement Research in NZ

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

Ending Animal Dissections in NZ

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

Highlighting the Global Shift Away from Animal Experimentation

Internationally, a notable shift is underway towards replacing and phasing out animal experimentation. Several countries fund these efforts.

Bright Future Report

Read our Bright Future Report - a glimpse into how animal-free methods are outperforming animal models. Discover organ-chips, organoids, and computer models.

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Discover the hard numbers of animal use for science in New Zealand, how many are killed and how those numbers change over time.

Case Studies

Find real-life examples of how the different species are being used in New Zealand. We summarised animal experimentation studies and ethics approvals for you.

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We collected helpful resources and tips on where to look for animal-free methods and training! Discover databases, newsletters and journals.

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Chickens Aren't Bird Brained!

Some quick facts about chickens and how they are used in Aotearoa New Zealand. Chickens show social intelligence and self control, and are sadly also used in research.

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Feb 10, 2025

Bird Flu and Animal Agriculture

Learn how animal agriculture and the spread of bird flu are linked and which implications that has for our agricultural systems and global health.

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Jan 29, 2025

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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