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Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals aims to educate laboratory animal veterinarians; students, researchers, and investigators; animal care staff, as well as animal welfare ...

What are laboratory animal allergies and occupational asthma? Laboratory animal allergies (LAA) and occupational asthma (OA) are immune system reactions which develop from exposure to animal allergens ...

Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized. By Emily Anthes On April 1, the Trump administration’s ...