Portuguese animal research more transparent than ever
The latest evaluation report from 2024 shows that Portuguese institutions continue to improve transparency in animal research. The report highlights increased openness in public engagement, media interactions, and digital communication, with 93% of signatories publishing position statements on animal experimentation. Despite progress, challenges remain, including limited publication of non-technical summaries and detailed statistics on animal use.
Read allAbstract book of the 5th SPCAL Congress
The abstract book of the 5th SPCAL Congress has been published in the December 2024 Laboratory Animals and is available in open access.
Read allSPCAL and AD-ABC - Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes
1st Theoretical and Practical Training Course in Animal Experimentation for Scientific Purposes, on small rodents, a partnership between SPCAL and AD-ABC, to take place on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025. The course starts on January 15, 2025 with the theoretical component (online), followed by the practical component on February 6, 7 and 8, 2025.
Read allSPCAL supports the 9th Animal Welfare Bodies National Symposium
SPCAL is once again pleased to support the holding of the 9th National Symposium of ORBEAs, to be held at UBI, on October 18, 2024
Read allApril 24th 2024 - World Day for Laboratory Animals
Today we celebrate World Laboratory Animal Day. As a tribute to all animals used for scientific purposes, SPCAL highlights on this day their contribution to the development of knowledge that allows diagnoses, vaccines and treatments for so many patients, of various species.
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