NAVS
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The National Anti-Vivisection Society is the world’s first body to challenge the use of animals in research. http://t.co/AwNjwdaTFs
The UK Government’s roadmap to end animal testing promises progress, but the reality is more uncertain. Behind the promising targets, animal testing's continued use is supported. Contact your MP & demand proof that targets are being met. #EndAnimalExperiments #CrueltyFreeScience
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVANNA LYNCH! Best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, Evanna is also a passionate advocate for animals. She often speaks about her veganism and how it is driven by concern for animals. We wish Evanna a very magical day!
#Macaque #monkeys are frequently used in toxicology testing but their specific genes which are vital for drug metabolism (when a drug works through the body) are not the same as in humans. This is partly responsible for differences in drug metabolism between monkeys and humans.
Worldwide, over 115 million animals are used in research and testing. They are force-fed products, infected with disease, burnt, blinded, electrodes are implanted into their brains, and more. This #WorldDayforLaboratoryAnimals, help highlight that it doesn’t have to be this way.
ADI attended a protest against animal testing, as two petitions were debated in Parliament. The petition to end the use of animals for toxicity tests closed with nearly 110,000 signatures, while Will Young's petition on banning dogs for testing does not close until April.
