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The news about Cambridge's veterinary course possibly losing its accreditation over ethical concerns is a tough read. Issues like mishandled euthanasia protocols and student discrimination are a reminder that there’s still a lot of work to do in how we train our future experts 🧑🔬 At clear_pixel VR, this is something we’re passionate about tackling. We’ve been developing #VR modules to help students practice essential skills like animal handling and injections - without needing to use real animals. It’s a more ethical, inclusive, and practical way to learn, and it reduces stress for everyone involved (including the animals!) 🐁 It’s clear the sector needs to adapt, and we're offering a step in the right direction! I’d love to hear what people think about training in ethically sensitive areas, and how it might evolve? #VeterinaryMedicine #AnimalEthics #VRTraining #EdTechInnovation #AnimalWelfare #InclusiveEducation #TechForGood #EthicalTraining https://lnkd.in/ezsF6kVb

Who Funds Non-Animal Technologies? A Reality Check on Progress and Investments An article by Understanding Animal Research While calls to end animal testing often make headlines, the real advancements in non-animal technologies (NATs) come from within the research and commercial sectors. A detailed look at funding reveals the stark contrast between rhetoric and reality when it comes to developing viable alternatives. Key Insights: 1️⃣ Commercial Sector Leads the Charge Charles River Laboratories invests £3.9 million monthly in NAT development, aiming to spend £250 million by 2030. Labcorp is heavily involved in creating tools like organs-on-a-chip to replace live animal testing. These companies work daily with these technologies, making them best positioned to refine and innovate. 2️⃣ Government Contributions The Netherlands’ National Growth Fund has allocated €124.5 million (£103.5 million) to its Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation. Germany funds alternative testing centers with over €10 million (£8.44 million) annually. The EU has supported more than 200 projects, investing over €700 million (£590 million) in NATs since 2004. 3️⃣ Charitable Funding Lags Behind Animal Free Research UK has funded £10 million in NATs since its inception—a sum matched by Charles River every two and a half months. The Lush Prize offers £250,000 annually, dwarfed by commercial investments. Challenges to NAT Adoption: Many alternatives fail to model whole-system effects, making animal testing indispensable for now. Some NAT advancements arise indirectly, such as wearable tech that reduces chemical exposure without initially aiming to replace animal testing. Discussion: While NATs hold immense promise, their full replacement of animal models remains a long-term goal. The commercial sector and governments are driving progress, but the complexities of biological systems mean that animal testing remains essential for many areas of research. How can we accelerate the development of NATs without compromising safety and progress? Share your thoughts and follow for updates. 🔗 Full article: https://lnkd.in/dxQ8arTq #AnimalResearch #NonAnimalTechnologies #3Rs

How does #mushroomleather compare with natural leather and other non-animal leather options? The Founder and Managing Director of Hillsbrooks Consulting delves into the most promising developments in alternative leather: https://bit.ly/3xh3R4Z

Did you know that more than 100 million #animals are being used for experimental purposes around the world each year? 😡 Not only are these experiments horrifically barbaric, but also not necessarily relevant to helping humans. For more information and what you can do as a #vet to help stop this, read our latest blog post! 👉 https://loom.ly/At2jnBg #animaltesting #labanimals #veterinaryprofessional #vets #recruitment

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Architectural Design Standards for Governmental Veterinary Laboratories #13 *Animal Holding Areas Many diagnostic samples require that different species of animals from different origins be sorted, transported, and reviewed before the samples can be collected. Enhanced guidelines should be adopted to provide accommodations for these more stressful circumstances surrounding the quarantining, holding, and observation areas of animals entering the laboratory. Frequent maintenance can be a source of contamination or become an occupational risk. Other important considerations are the space, caging, and waste stream relative to the potential of exposure to known or unknown agents. Lastly, space can vary depending on the state of the animals upon entry. Certain research projects may wish to perform sampling from quarantined animals to provide baseline samples. These access requirements can impact the design, size, and location of animal holding areas. The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (2000) has provided standards and guidelines for animal care and use programs in a document, "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals". These standards are written for animals used in research, teaching, testing, and production and are institutional or programmatic in context. When possible, it is an excellent standard. However, there are instances when recommendations must be divided into those for basic and research work, work with agents of animal or human diseases, and with more hazardous agents. There are several issues to consider when designing animal holding rooms for veterinary diagnostic facilities.

After a week of learning the basics with different reptile species, we conducted a stretch and challenge practical with the snake neck turtles. Applying their skills to industry practices, definetly had to be quick with these guys. 216 Assessment ready! #experientiallearning #animalcare #animalpractice #animalhandling

Some Rabbit Care Tips! #animalcare #rabbitcare #animalenrichment #aalae