Why Tormenting Mice Tells Us Nothing About Human Stress
We’re urging universities and research and testing facilities to stop intentionally stressing animals using the forced swim test.
PETA Crashes the Balloon Party With a Giant ‘Rat’
The forced swim test is no fiesta for the terrified animals who may think they are going to drown, says PETA “rat”.
Why Intentionally Stressing Animals Is Not Good Science
Experimenters absurdly claim that the forced swim test tells us about human mental health conditions, but the science does not hold water and distressing animals does not help humans.
A Uni Down Under, the University of South Australia, Comes out on Top for Mice
The University of South Australia has become a little kinder to animals after dropping the forced swim test. When will the University of Bristol follow its lead?
PETA Haunts the University Of Bristol with Grim Reapers
Ahead of World Day for Animals in Laboratories on the 24th April, “grim reapers” haunted the University of Bristol for intentionally stressing rats in the cruel forced swim test and then killing them.
Mark Rylance Urges the University of Bristol to Stop Tormenting Animals
The Oscar-winning actor joins 30,000 people who want the university to stop the cruel tests.
Valentine’s Day: PETA Urges University of Bristol to Have a Heart for Animals
PETA’s rat mascot – decked out as Cupid – and mayor Dan Norris urge the University of Bristol to break up with the forced swim test.
University of Bristol: Students’ Union Condemns Forced Swim Test!
In collaboration with the University of Bristol’s Vegan Society, PETA proposed a motion to the Students’ Union urging it to oppose the cruel and debunked forced swim test.
University of Bath Event: PETA Debates With Pro–Animal Testing Group
A PETA scientist and a representative of a pro–animal testing group took part in a Q&A about the cruel forced swim test at the University of Bath.
The Age of Experiments on Animals Is Over
In keeping with its prehistoric science department, the University of Bristol was visited by “dinosaurs” today.