Program Term Archive

Animals in Laboratories

Strengthening Laws, Regulations, and Enforcement

Animals in Laboratories

In the United States, the use of animals in research and testing is governed by a complex system of laws, regulations, and guidelines. Which rules apply, and who oversees their...

Replacing Animals with Nonanimal Methods

Animals in Laboratories

While generally the absolute replacement of animals with nonanimal methods is more challenging than refinement or reduction, just because it will be challenging does not mean it is not worthwhile....

Advancing Refinements to Animal Care

Animals in Laboratories

From the earliest days of the organization, AWI has worked to foster better care and handling of animals in research facilities by encouraging laboratory personnel to provide the animals with...

Taking Better Care of Monkeys and Apes

Animals in Laboratories

Tips on how to enrich the lives of nonhuman primates in research; by Viktor Reinhardt.

The Case Against Random Source Dog and Cat Dealers

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Report submitted to the House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry in support of the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 1996.

The Magic of Touch

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Book reviewing the scientific and professional literature to present evidence on the calming, stress-buffering and life-enhancing effect of touch among animals, among humans, and between animals and humans, by Annie...

Concentration Camp for Dogs

Animals in Laboratories, Companion Animals

Description of the conditions and suffering animals endured on the premises of an amoral dog dealer in Maryland; reprint from Life magazine.

Monkeys Don’t Wear Diapers

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

In Monkeys Don’t Wear Diapers: Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Stories from a Monkey Sanctuary, Polly Schultz tells the stories of a special group of monkeys who have come to OPR Coastal...

Roots of Human Behavior

All Programs, Animals in Laboratories

Vibrant photo documentation of the parallels between animal and human expressions, emotions, and psychology; by Viktor Reinhardt.

Safe Pair Housing of Macaques

Animals in Laboratories

Guide for laboratory animal care personnel on ways to facilitate compatibility when housing rhesus macaques; by Jodi Carlson.