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Urgent : Immediate Action Needed for Horses and Goats
from Vancouver Humane Society: Urgent Action for Horses
Putting an End to Dissection, One Children’s Club and STEM Program at a Time
Urgent Message for Canadians: Let’s Not Fall Behind in Science
Important Action Alert: Stop the Trade In Endangered Monkeys Destined for Research

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Urgent : Immediate Action Needed for Horses and Goats

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Anne Birthistle

Eight healthy horses and 60 goats are reportedly slated to be killed after pointless practice surgeries at the Washington State

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from Vancouver Humane Society: Urgent Action for Horses

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Anne Birthistle alternatives, horses, VHS

Note from ADAV Society: Did you know that Premarin is derived from the urine of pregnant mares? We encourage you

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Putting an End to Dissection, One Children’s Club and STEM Program at a Time

February 21, 2026March 6, 2026 ADAV Secretary dissection, humane education, humane science

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State of the Art Technologies Eliminate Use Of Animals in Scientific Research

December 13, 2025January 23, 2026 ADAV Secretary alternatives, animal experimentation, animal research

Across the globe, 21st Century science is taking hold with advanced modelling techniques replacing the use of animals in science.

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Leading US Agency Ends Monkey Experiments in Favour of Human-Relevant Science

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 ADAV Secretary alternatives, animal experimentation, animal research, animal testing

photo credit: Brian Gunn

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Goodbye, Jane

October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 ADAV Secretary animal welfare, Jane Goodall Ph.D.

“I still remember meeting with her and talking with her,” ADAV Society President Laura-Leah Shaw writes. “That was such an

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Watch: The Medical Illusion Documentary - Full Film

IVFF 2020 Official Selection

One of the most important films in decades.

An intriguing and controversial documentary examining Canada's medical system and questioning why millions of tax and donor money are being wasted on an outdated system.

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www.themedicalillusion.com