Operation Kindness’ Post

Humans kill animals for various reasons and the justifications for doing so can often be contentious. However, few would argue that if humans do kill animals, it should be done in a way that inflicts the absolute least pain, suffering, or distress possible. Earlier this year, UFAW collaborated with the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO to organise a meeting on Humanely Ending the Life of Animals. Held in Bern, Switzerland, and online, the meeting brought together researchers from around the world to discuss the latest developments in killing animals humanely in a range of scenarios. Topics covered included humane slaughter of livestock; control of ‘pests’ or invasive species; humane killing of laboratory animals at the end of their use in research; and depopulation of animals in emergency situations. These talks showcased recent research which could lead to significant improvements in animal welfare at the time of killing for a wide range of species. I was particularly encouraged by the large number of talks on methods for humanely killing aquatic species including decapod crustaceans. These species are increasingly widely recognised as sentient and for which humane methods of slaughter are urgently needed. There is much to do before every animal killed by humans has a humane death, but as the meeting demonstrated, progress is being made thanks to the animal welfare scientists who work on this most difficult of animal welfare issues.  Most of the talks from the meeting are now freely available to view on UFAW’s YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/Q19Yh Disseminating this kind of cutting-edge animal welfare science is central to UFAW’s mission to ensure that animal welfare science is translated into meaningful improvements in animal welfare. Further meetings in this ongoing collaboration with the FSVO are planned in the upcoming years. Stay tuned for more details - the best way to stay in touch with UFAW’s work is to sign up to receive updates from UFAW -https://lnkd.in/eUgR8NqM

🌟 Embracing Be Open About Animal Research Day 2024! Get On #BOARD24🌟 We commemorate the vital work of the European Animal Research Association (EARA) in promoting transparency and understanding in the realm of animal research. On this day, let us recognize the researchers, institutions, and organizations dedicated to advancing knowledge for the betterment of society while upholding rigorous ethical standards. By embracing transparency and engaging in open discourse, we honor the countless contributions of animal research to scientific breakthroughs and medical advancements that improve and save lives worldwide. Let us champion transparency, foster understanding, and work collaboratively toward a future where scientific progress is synonymous with ethical integrity. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter, more compassionate world. #BOARD24 #EARA #AnimalResearch #Transparency #OpenCommunication

I, Mammal: How to Make Peace With the Animal Urge for Social Power My first book in the series! A close-up look at the mammalian urge to survive, which explains why we drive ourselves crazy over tiny social rewards & disappointments. Truth sets you free. https://buff.ly/3V5Wzuw

📢 Join us for the 3rd session of our seminar series, “Emerging trends in systematic reviews for 3R principles”. The conduct of systematic reviews to support animal research is increasing in popularity and exciting techniques are developing rapidly. During each seminar session, an expert guest speaker will provide insights into their work, showcasing specific tools, resources, and approaches.    In the upcoming session, Dr Carlijn Hooijmans will talk about the GRADE approach for animals. What is the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach? And how can we use this approach to evaluate research evidence to promote the translation of findings?  ️ 🗓️ Tuesday, October 8th, 2024  🕔 5pm CEST  🖊️ Register now by using the QR code below 👇 or via the official sign-up link: https://lnkd.in/gA5jSCpV  👉 Find out more about the COReS seminar series here: https://lnkd.in/gePXRYSr  #COReS #SeminarSeries #GRADE #Preclinical #SystematicReview #3Rs #Resources #ResearchEvidence

Imagine that you meet all of your research goals. Describe the impact of your research from the perspective of a person, animal, plant, place, object, or entity that has benefited from your success. Submit your answer to #NextGenSci: https://scim.ag/5MY

How To Heal & Live-In Harmony with Animals Using Telepathic Connection Free On-line Event Tuesday 25th June Learn more & Sign up Here: https://lnkd.in/epPNbpZe

Available now: ANIMAL TEAMS 🐜⁠ ⁠⁠ From fierce wolf packs to bustling ant colonies, many animals use teamwork to survive. This exciting series explores eight kinds of animals that work as teams. Each book focuses on the animals’ social lives, their forms of communication, and how individuals help the whole group.⁠ ⁠ Each book also features a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.⁠ ⁠ This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5. https://lnkd.in/dARkNy-Y

The "Understanding Animal Research” initiative has awarded the #mdcBerlin the seal of approval for exemplary communication in experimental animal research. It's the second time in four years that we are among the awardees. 🥳 At the Max Delbrück Center, we don't just communicate transparently about animal testing; we actively promote an objective social dialogue on the topic. Our efforts aim to foster a better understanding of the complexities of animal research, including ethical considerations, societal perception, and more. Click here to learn more about the seal of approval: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhz26eYi If you want to know more about animal research and ethics at the MDC, check out our overview page: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddgAzfjK

A very interesting book indeed, that offers valuable insights into the history of lab animal alternatives, building on the Russell & Burch #3Rs principle. The valuable materials included in this book will undoubtedly enhance my talk during up coming #AnimalDigitalTwinsDay. Thank you, Adrian Smith, for sharing this insightful resource. #LabAnimalScience #Alternatives #Animal #DigitalTwins

Come by and say hi! 👋🏽 I’d love to meet anyone heading out to Apartmentalize this year, we’ve got some great new updates to OurPetPolicy that we’d love to share! 🥳 #NAA #Apartmentalize #Multifamily #PropertyManagement #OurPetPolicy