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This guidelines document, along with its associated frequently asked questions, addresses conditions normally present in laboratories housing amphibians.

The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is seeking volunteer experts to review the CCAC guidelines on: euthanasia of animals used in science (2010).

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia has recently launched a grants program to support research into the Three Rs with total funds of AUD$250,000 available.

The Animal Welfare Institute is accepting applications for refinement grants to improve the welfare of animals in research.

Health Canada has announced a global shortage of pentobarbital sodium, the active ingredient used in most euthanasia products for animals.

The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marc T. Avey as Director of Standards.

Please note that the new date for the workshop is October 28, 2021 to avoid conflict with the AALAS National Meeting.

The NC3Rs recently published a guest blog post that explores the role Animal Welfare Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs) and other oversight bodies can play in ensuring refinements are put…