Three R Alternatives: An International Directory of Funding Sources by A. Tarzi and F.B. Orlans was developed to help scientists identify potential funding sources for work involving refinement, reduction, or replacement of animal experiments. Fifty-nine entries in 15 countries are listed, along with information on program objectives and how to apply. Funding sources include animal protection organizations, other charities, private industry, universities, and government agencies. The cost for this 18-page booklet is $10; inquiries about discounts for bulk orders are welcome. For more information or to place an order, contact Alternatives Directory, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) has published the proceedings of a SCAW-sponsored conference held on July 12, 1994, in San Francisco,CA on "Wildlife Mammals as Research Models: In the Laboratory and Field." Topics covered include management of wild mammals in the laboratory; monitoring fertility and new contraception techniques in free-roaming and captive populations; ethical considerations of marking, trapping, and manipulating animals; ethics of maintaining cetaceans in captivity; and the use of positive reinforcement in enhancing animal care, research, and well-being. The volume is available for $20 per copy (6 or more copies are $15 each) from: SCAW, Golden Triangle Building One, 7833 Walker Dr., Suite 340, Greenbelt, MD 20770, Tel: (301) 345-3500, Fax: (301) 345-3503.
The Netherlands Centre for Alternatives to Animal Use (NCA) was established in 1994 to stimulate the development, validation, and implementation of alternatives to animal experiments. The NCA Newsletter reviews international progress on development and evaluation of alternative methods, relevant meetings, and other noteworthy events. Newsletter subscriptions are free and available from: Netherlands Centre for Alternatives to Animal Use, Yalelaan 17, De Uithof, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands.
This video, produced by the Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC), addresses issues in animal agriculture including farm animal care and welfare, food safety, and agriculture and the environment. This three-segment program covers these issues by going to the experts. Farmers, inspectors, and animal scientists all comment on their areas of expertise. Footage of Canadian farms and food-testing facilities all help to illustrate how food in Canada is produced. This program also addresses common questions on farm animals and their impact on the environment, both nationally and globally. This video, which is available for Canadian $10, is a supplement to other OFAC publications: Food for Thought: Facts about Food and Farming in Canada and ISSUES: Teachers Guidelines for Sensitive Issues in Agriculture and Food Production (Intermediate/Secondary level). For more information or to place an order, contact OFAC, 7195 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 4H1 CANADA, Fax: (905) 858-1589.
Volunteers in International Veterinary Assistance (VIVA) is a program of Heifer Project International (HPI), which has livestock projects in 35 countries. VIVA works in partnership with veterinarians, technicians, and village-level volunteers who are struggling to keep local animals alive, healthy, and productive. To continue this vital work, these veterinarians are asking for donations of used equipment. You can help--either through your practice, your veterinary teaching hospital, or on your own. Work with your hospital/laboratory or clinic director to recycle and clean (sterilize where appropriate) supplies that you might otherwise discard. Pack similar items together in the same box. Enclose a packing list inside each box, listing items, quantity, and size(s). Tape an envelope on the outside of each box with another packing list. Address to: HPI/VIVA, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, MD 21776, Tel: (301) 635-8740.
Equipment and supplies needed include: unused syringes, hypodermic needles (priority: 18 ga. x 1' and 1/2"; 20 ga. x 1" and 1/2"), and blood collection needles, bolus antibiotics for large animals, balling guns, scissors, scalpel handles and blades, rectal thermometers (C only), suture material, forceps, needle holders, large animal suture needles, simplex IV sets, palpation sleeves, sterile and nonsterile gloves (sizes 6-8), Rescos, hog snares, tape, hoof knives, bull leads, blood collection tubes, burdizzos, recent textbooks, emasculators, and other lab supplies (please call for guidelines).
If you have any questions, ideas, or other supplies that you feel might be useful, call Dr. Robert Pelant at (800) 422-0474 or write to the above address.
For more information on other HPI programs, contact Heifer Project International, World Headquarters, P.O. Box 808, 1015 South Louisiana, Little Rock, AR (Arkansas) 72203, USA, Tel: (800) 422-0474 or (501) 376-6836, Fax: (501) 376-8906, Telex: 4949415 HEIFER.
Lab Animal magazine has a new website located at http://www.labanimal.com/laban. The site features a searchable index of articles, monthly columns, and other items found in the print version.
PLTRYNWS is a newsgroup for those interested in the poultry industry. Topics discussed include poultry health, management, and production. To subscribe, e-mail to: listserv@sdsuvm.sdstate.edu with the body of the message containing the command: subscribe PLTRYNWS your firstname lastname.
APSAD-L is internet access to the American Psychological Association's Research Psychology Funding Bulletin. Designed to alert users to research and training funding, each file in the index summarizes recently published requests for applications (RFA), requests for proposals (RFP), and similar documents. To join, send an e-mail message to: listserv@vtvm1 with the command in the text SUBSCRIBE APSAD-L your name. The bulletin board is regularly updated. Internet: listserv@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu
The Primate Info Net (PIN), the gopher of the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, now contains Primate Library Report: Audio-Visual Acquisitions. The report and its updates contain listings of slides, videos, audiotapes, and borrowing information. It is only available electronically. The report, primate bibliographies, newsletters, and the Primate-Talk directory are located at (gopher@primate.wisc.edu). If you would like to receive the audiovisuals newsletter by e-mail, send your name and address to: hamel@primate.wisc.edu
Abstracts from recently published National Toxicology Program (NTP) and National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) reports, the status of all NTP studies, The Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens (Summary), and the NTP Annual Plan are available from: gopher.niehs.nih.gov or World Wide Web at: http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/
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Alternatives in Education (ALT-ED) Database is available from the web site of the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR). The address is http://www.envirolink.org/arrs/avar-www.htm
Updated frequently, this database cites books, journal articles, computer programs, clinical programs, and information about other resources actively used in life sciences education. It covers educational levels from primary school through special residencies in human and veterinary medicine. It also includes results of a survey of the Canadian and U.S. veterinary medical colleges in regards to alternative study tracks that minimize the use of animals. ALT-ED is distributed free to interested individuals and institutions. To obtain a copy on floppy disks, send two high-density, formatted diskettes (3.5" or 5.25") or four low-density diskettes for the Windows version; send two high- or low-density diskettes for the MS-DOS version (this version is no longer being updated). AVAR requests a donation of $5 to defray mailing costs and to replace diskettes damaged in the mail. Send orders to Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, P.O. Box 6269, Vacaville, CA 95696-6269.
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