
Webinar: What’s New in the South African National Standard for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (SANS 10386)
Dr Bert Mohr overviews the major changes to the updated 2021 version of these minimum standards for animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, training, validation, diagnostics, field trials, observation, and the production of animals for related purposes in South Africa – including the 4Rs and animal dignity.

Celebrating 8 years as a trusted partner for animal research institutions!
Established in 2016, we have been an invaluable partner for institutions seeking to maintain their reputation as ethical and socially-responsive entities, by enhancing high-quality science, safeguarding animal welfare, maintaining public confidence, and nurturing the mental-emotional wellbeing of animal carers – with over 96% client satisfaction score!

On stage at the World Veterinary Association Congress in Cape Town – “Are you tough enough to admit you’re struggling?”
Inspirational presentation on mindfulness, wellbeing and resilience in the veterinary and animal care professions. Values alignment, emotional awareness, and practical mindfulness techniques to cultivate everyday peace of mind. Being vulnerable changes our lives and those of the people and animals around us!

Guidelines for Establishment and Functioning of Animal Ethics Committees (IACUCs) in Africa
Dr Bert Mohr chaired the International Technical Experts Committee which drafted these seminal Guidelines – by Africans, for Africans. The key to establishing an institutional Animal Ethics Committee (from scratch), ensuring current best practices in animal research ethics, enabling high-quality science, safeguarding animal welfare, and maintaining public confidence.