Improving quality of science through better animal welfare: the NC3Rs strategy
29.03.2017
The NC3Rs strategy for improving the welfare of research animals has been published in a... >>
Results of mouse studies substantially affected by the way the animals are handled
29.03.2017
A new paper published in Scientific Reports has highlighted that the method by which mice... >>
“Here’s looking at you, kid!” Goats know when they’re in the spotlight
22.03.2017
Imagine yourself in a new city, without a map or smartphone. You are desperately searching... >>
International survey on the use of zebrafish in research highlights opportunities for refinement
22.03.2017
The NC3Rs, working with AstraZeneca and University of Plymouth, has conducted the largest ever survey... >>
Challenges Associated with Informed Consent in Low- and Low-Middle-Income Countries
04.01.2017
Obtaining agreement from those participating in a research project is a generally recognised step of... >>
Seasons Greetings from AWRN!
21.12.2016
AWRN is nearly one year old and wishes all its members a happy festive season,... >>
Effects of social contact on reversal learning and fear of novel objects in dairy calves
29.11.2016
Social deprivation in early life impairs certain types of learning and can induce anxiety and... >>
Inconsistency in dairy calves’ responses to tests of fearfulness
28.11.2016
Fear is generally agreed to be a major welfare concern. Although it is frequently studied... >>
Too cute to kill? From the depiction of animals in children’s literature to the framing of government policy by adults
28.11.2016
21-22 July 2016 This was a two day truly interdisciplinary workshop held at the University of... >>
