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We would like to draw attention to the CAS “Strategic 3Rs Implementation in Biomedical Research and Testing” at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW.

Start date: 14 January 2027
Final application date: 4 December 2026
Upcoming online information events: 10 September 2026 and 3 November 2026


Newly Published: Commentary on the Animal Welfare Act
The new commentary on the Animal Welfare Act (TschG), edited by Gieri Bolliger, Margot Michel, Daniel Jositsch, Vanessa Gerritsen and Andreas Rüttimann, has been published and is now available. 

LEOH Call for Papers 2026: We are pleased to announce our new Call for Papers

New Publication Series: Schriften zu Animal Law, Ethik und One Health (Animal Law, Ethics and One Health)

"3Rs in Swiss Law": Initiative by the Center for Animal Law and Ethics (CALE) at the University of Zurich

We are pleased to share the following workshop: "Law Lecturers' Workshop in Animal Rights Law", 14-18 September 2026, University of Osijek in Croatia (Application Deadline: 22 May 2026)

Events

  • 30.09.2026: Docu & dialogue: Future Science on animal (Stichting Utrecht Science Park)
  • 07.10.2026: Jahresforum der Tierschutzombudsstelle Wien: "Im Zweifel für das Tier – Spielräume nutzen. Grenzen überwinden. Innovationen fördern" (Urania Vienna)
  • 16.-18.10.2026: The Animal Law Conference (Washington, D.C.)
  • 19.-22.10.2026: XI Coloquios de Derecho Animal (online)
  • 20.10.2026: The validation journey of NAMs: practical examples in toxicology (Congress Center Kreuz, Bern)
  • 20.10.2026: All-party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group: The Link Between Domestic & Animal Abuse (Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London)
  • 21.-22.10.2026: Workshop on implementing EC Roadmap on phasing out animals in pesticides and biocides (EFSA, Parma)
  • 23.-25.10.2026: Animals, Technology & Law 2026 Conference (The George Washington University Law School/online)
  • 29.10.-06.11.2026: EU Legislation on Wildlife Trafficking, Deforestation & Combatting Associated Crime (online) 
  • 05.11.2026: 5th Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting (University of Fribourg)
  • 09.11.2026: Forum 2026 -  Animalfree Research (Volkshaus Zurich)
  • 14.11.2026: 2. Mannheimer Tagung Tierschutzrecht-Aktuelle Fragen des Tierschutzrechts (Mannheim Palace)
  • 20.11.2026: Safeguarding against biological risks in an interconnected world (Bern)
  • 26.11.2026: Annual Veterinary Public Health Conference 2026 (Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich)
  • 17.-18.08.2027: SENTIENCE: Science, Ethics, Law (University of London)

Law, Ethics and One Health

  • 29.09.2026: Northern Ireland: Expert Report Recommends Regulation of Canine Fertility Services
  • 22.09.2026: Switzerland: Measures to Prevent the Spread of Enzootic Pneumonia
  • 15.09.2026: Switzerland: Fewer Animals Used Overall, but More Animals in Experiments Involving Severe Suffering
  • 07.09.2026: Switzerland: Federal Council Launches Consultation on Agricultural Policy from 2030
  • 02.09.2026: Europe: EMA launches pilot on New Approach Methodologies to reduce animal testing
  • 27.08.2026: Germany: Court Upholds Ban on Parabiosis Experiment on Mice
  • 25.08.2026: International: Global EbA Fund announces up to USD 7.5 million for Ecosystem-based Adaptation
  • 18.08.2026: International: One Health Joint Plan of Action extended by the Quadripartite until 2029
  • 12.08.2026: Switzerland: Early Detection of Animal Diseases – Results of the 2025 Surveillance Programme
  • 04.08.2026: International: ICCWC Launches Annual Report 2025
  • 28.07.2026: Poland: Ban on teethering of dogs and cats
  • 15.07.2026: Argentina: Court recognises two goldfish as sentient beings with legal rights
  • 08.07.2026: International: Joint Declaration Reinforces One Health Cooperation in the Americas
  • 25.06.2026: Switzerland: Labelling of animal-based food products
  • 16.06.2026: USA: NIH Establishes New Office to Advance Human-Based Research Methods
  • 11.06.2026: International: New WOAH Series on One Health and Animal Health
  • 02.06.2026: Switzerland: 2025 Annual Report of the Zurich Veterinary Office 
  • 28.05.2026: Canada: Ontario ends invasive testing on dogs and cats under Animals for Research Act change
  • 20.05.2026: International: World’s Animal Health Report 2026
  • 07.05.2026: EU: Parliament approves mandatory microchipping for dogs and cats
  • 05.05.2026: UK: Biological Invasions and Animal Welfare Consequences
  • 30.04.2026: Switzerland: Bern allows joint burial of people and their companion animals
  • 23.04.2026: India: Delhi High Court rules that companion animal custody cannot be treated as property disputes
  • 16.04.2026: Brazil: New law allows separated couples to share custody of companion animals
  • 07.04.2026: Uzbekistan: Draft Law on the Reform of Animal Protection Legislation
  • 02.04.2026: Switzerland: Federal Supreme Court ruling: ‘Milk’ may not be used to describe vegan products
  • 31.03.2026: EU: EMA consults on virtual control groups to reduce animal use in medicines development
  • 24.03.2026: International: AI-powered feeding stations for stray animals in Dubai
  • 19.03.2026: Switzerland: National Council rejects import ban on foie gras products, opting for labelling and import monitoring instead
  • 19.03.2026: England/Wales: New law to protect livestock from dog attacks
  • 11.03.2026: EU: Compromise on names for plant-based meat alternatives
  • 09.03.2026: International: New UN-report warns of worsening decline of migratory species
  • 05.03.2026: Switzerland: Parliament wants labeling requirement for meat from multi-day animal transports abroad
  • 26.02.2026: Italy: Parliament considers ban on horse meat
  • 19.02.2026: International: BOAS: Pekingese and Japanese Chin also severely affected
  • 10.02.2026: EU: Commission Partially Registers Citizens’ Initiative on Stray and Shelter Animal Welfare
  • 29.01.2026: Switzerland: SECC-N finalises draft legislation to promote 3R research
  • 27.01.2026: UK: Coalition Launches Initiative to Advance Non-Animal Technologies in Veterinary Science
  • 12.01.2026: Switzerland: KTVE Appoints New President and Adopts Revised Regulations
  • 22.12.2025: United Kingdom: Major Animal Welfare Reforms Announced
  • 11.12.2025: United Kingdom: New legislation introduced to combat pet smuggling
  • 05.12.2025: Poland: President Signs Fur Farming Ban and Vetoes Minimum Requirements for Dog Kennels
  • 04.12.2025: Switzerland: Parliament decides to further tighten wolf regulations
  • 25.11.2025: Switzerland: Transparency in animal research – STAAR Annual Report 2024 published
  • 20.11.2025: United Kingdom: Government presents roadmap for accelerated phase-out of animal testing
  • 06.11.2025: Switzerland: FSVO issues emergency ordinance following detection of HPAI avian influenza virus in the canton of Bern
  • 03.11.2025: Germany: Lower Saxony Tightens Animal Welfare Rules for Cattle
  • 30.10.2025: Great Britain: New animal testing statistics show a decline in the number of animals used in research in 2024
  • 28.10.2025: Switzerland: Animal names for plant-based meat alternatives will no longer be permitted
  • 16.10.2025: EU: Parliament wants to ban names such as ‘veggie burger’ / Animal welfare transport law stalls amid political deadlock
  • 09.10.2025: Switzerland: Federal Council recommends rejection of the popular initiative 'Yes to a future without animal testing [Ja zur tierversuchsfreien Zukunft]'
  • 30.09.2025: Switzerland: Council of States approves wolf culling even in hunting ban areas
  • 18.09.2025: Switzerland: National Council seeks to ban import and trade of fur produced through animal cruelty
  • 17.09.2025: Switzerland: Number of experiments in degree of severity 3 increased this year
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LEOH - Journal of Animal Law, Ethics and One Health | ISSN 2813-7434
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