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The value of Life comes into question when its manipulated to gain an elusive certainty, we'll likely never manifest. Breeding is an industry that must come to an END, regardless of the intent. The inherent risks embedded in the breeding facilities, absence of regulation coupled with the mere lack of comprehending the complexity of handling animals, far outweigh perceived benefits of resulting data. Alternatives of human cell based models offer patient centric value!

This makes very interesting reading for anyone involved in the welfare and health of equines! If you need find out more about how Samantha Banham & Maximum Animal Health can help to improve your horses gut health - I know for a fact she'd be very happy to talk it over with you! AND they also look after dogs too. #equinehealth #guthealth #dogs #horses #equine #canine

This is very exciting to read and so good to have what we’ve been talking about confirmed by science and research https://lnkd.in/exxU4E6x Our Maximum Gut Health PLUS was designed to improve the gut biome in both breeding mares and youngstock https://lnkd.in/eZ7CH6RB #EquineScience #VeterinaryResearch #EquineGutHealth #HorseRacing #AnimalWelfare #Microbiome #EquineHealth #ScientificResearch

This week we completed an Atlantic salmon sea lice challenge…….merging our expertise in animal health, sea lice controlled challenges and breeding & genetics. #HuntsmanMarine closed the sea lice life cycle nearly two decades ago allowing us to produce thousands of individual copepodids (the infectious life stage of the sea louse) per year to conduct controlled sea lice challenges with Atlantic salmon. We have since challenged each year class of Atlantic salmon within a commercial broodstock program since 2010 to assess resistance amongst families, estimate heritability and provide breeding values to inform selection for stock improvement. This particular controlled challenge was designed to include expected sea lice resistant and susceptible families. Such benchmark challenges allow us to track progress as we continue to select for further improvement over time. We will also use the individual fish results to identify genomic SNP markers from collected tissue samples that will greatly increase selection efficiency in the future. https://lnkd.in/gXeVgA7X Photo: Sue (foreground) and Phil (background) are counting sea lice on individual Atlantic salmon as Brooklyn (middle) is checking the anesthetic bath for any sea lice that might have fallen off while the fish was in there.

Did you know that sixty-nine organisations have voluntarily published their 2023 animal research statistics ? These statistics are made available on the organisations’ websites as signatories on the Concordat on Openness, which highlights their ongoing commitment to transparency and openness. You can find out more about these organisations and their commitment to openness, as well as the Concordat, on the Understanding Animal Research website: https://lnkd.in/eps3dM8A #AnnualStatistics #AnimalStats #AnimalScience #Research #Openness

Memphasys Q&A: On a mission to fine-tune animal fertility - We’re committed to optimising animal breeding success with innovative science and technology. Laureate Professor John Aitken, a global leader in reproductive biology, has been pivotal in developing the Felix™ sperm separation device. His work extends to animal fertility through the groundbreaking RoXsta™ system, designed to assess antioxidant capacity and enhance breeding success in cattle and horses. Professor Aitken's vision? Revolutionary improvements in sperm preservation, faster isolation methods, and better reproductive outcomes for both animals and humans. Exciting innovations are on the horizon - read more. #AnimalFertility #Innovation #ReproductiveScience #Memphasys https://lnkd.in/gtn2rKN4

Are you attending the 14th Biennial Association of Applied Animal Andrology in Fortaleza, Brazil next week? If you are, you need to check out these three things while there! Thursday July, 4: Stallion Semen Processing wet lab. This wet lab will feature a demonstration of how VetMotl Multi Sperm Separation Devices work. To attend the wet lab you need to be registered (https://lnkd.in/dV9g-Nr4). Then create an account and login. On the log in page, click 'enroll in activities' and register for the 'Stallion Semen Processing Wet Lab'. There will also be two posters highlighting VetMotl Multi Sperm Separation Devices that you will want to check out: 1. Influence of VetMotl Selection and Choice of Extenders on Stallion Sperm Quality stored at 5C for 24 hours. 2. Comparison of two sperm selection devices using variable sperm loads to enhance quality and sperm harvest from fresh-diluted stallion ejaculates. Easy to Adopt. Easy to Use. A Better Way to Prepare Sperm. Learn more at vetmotl.com #animalreproduction #veterinaryassistedreproduction #microfluidicspermseparation #veterinaryART #vetmotl #equineICSI #bovineIVF

The global Disposable Laboratory Animal Housing Cage market was valued at US$ 43 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 73 million by 2030 witnessing a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 20242030. #GlobalDisposableCages #AnimalResearch #LabHousing #PolypropyleneCages #PolycarbonateCages #MiceHousing #RatHousing #ColdBloodedAnimalHousing #MarketGrowth #ResearchInnovation

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK! In May 2014, the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research was launched with 72 signatories from all sectors of the life sciences community in the UK. Today, that number has reached 127. In the past decade, the UK's Concordat has sparked animal research transparency agreements around the world, with a current total of 10 countries that have created transparency agreements since 2014. There are nearly 600 organisations worldwide that have committed to openness. Today, we have organisations across the globe who provide virtual lab tours and talk openly to the public about the animal research they carry out - this kind of information did not exist 10 years ago. Concordat signatories agree to four commitments: 1: We will be clear about when, how and why we use animals in research 2: We will enhance our communications with the media and the public about our research using animals 3: We will be proactive in providing opportunities for the public to find out about research using animals 4: We will report on progress annually and share our experiences You can find examples of how signatories have gone above and beyond these commitments on the Leaders in Openness page on our Concordat website (linked below) along with Annual Reports, which offer full case studies and information about what signatories are doing. Learn more in our new article, 'A decade of openness on animal research:' https://lnkd.in/e_2_cUhU Let's celebrate a decade of the Concordat and continue to pave the way in animal research transparency 🌎👏 #Openness24 #ConcordatOpenness #MedicalResearch #MedicalAdvancement #VeterinaryResearch #AnimalsinResearch

Finding the Best Presa Canario Breeder in Garland, Texas: Why SoCal Presa Should Be Your First Choice Commitment to Ethical Breeding of Presa Canario Dogs SoCal Presa prioritizes ethical breeding practices, ensuring that only the healthiest, most well-tempered dogs are selected for breeding. Each dog undergoes rigorous health screenings and genetic testing to prevent hereditary diseases. This meticulous approach guarantees that every puppy from SoCal Presa is a prime example of the Presa Canario breed, possessing robust health and a sound temperament. For residents of Garland, this means receiving a puppy that is not only healthy but also well-bred and genetically sound. https://lnkd.in/g8Tnh3hh