The public debate on animal research sometimes gets so heated that the facts can be overlooked. How many animals are used in research every year? Do people know that most of them are mice or rats? Why are animals genetically modified? How is animal research regulated? How are the animals cared for? What actually happens to research animals? How does the use of animals in research and testing compare with other uses of animals by society?
The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and to promote its integration into economic and ethical systems. It is committed to improving the productivity and welfare of farm animals and the quality and safety of food, whilst protecting the environment. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings to exchange information, ideas and experiences.
The Bavarian Natural History Collections (SNSB) as consortium is the core institution for natural history research in Bavaria. Our Research focuses mainly on the past and the present diversity of animals and plants worldwide (biodiversity) as well as of the inanimate world (geodiversity). To achieve this we have large scientific collections (almost 30,000,000 specimens).
The Animal Procedures Committee (APC) is an advisory non-departmental public body
.Our mission is to end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond mere property, commodities, or things.
In the decade since it was founded, Uncaged has developed a unique campaigning approach which has placed it at the forefront of the anti-vivisection movement.