The podcast of VSA Utrecht about all things vegan. From vegan history to speciesism and more, we explore everything that it entails to be a "vegan" in our modern world.
Episode 22: The Ethics of Animal Testing w/Saskia Arndt & Koen Kramer
Under which conditions are animal experiments allowed? Which ethical frameworks do ethical committees rely on? And which alternatives are there for animal testing? We discuss these and other questions with Saskia Arndt & Koen Kramer in this episode!
You might have heard about animal experimentation, but when is an animal experiment actually considered an experiment? What kind of animal experiments are done at Utrecht University? What are the purposes and what happens to the animals? Today, we will discuss these questions with Prof.Dr. Saskia Arndt and Dr. Koen Kramer.
6 Feb 2026
Episode 20 Does the Animal Still Belong on Our Plate? w/Imke de Boer
People shift towards plant-based diets for many reasons: health, the environment, zoonotic diseases, and concern for animals. But which of these reasons actually justify a fully plant-based food system? In this episode, we explore this question with Imke de Boer, professor of Livestock & Sustainable Food Systems and author of Past het dier nog op ons bord? (“Does the Animal Still Belong on Our Plate?”). We discuss common objections to a 100% plant-based food system, often raised by animal farmers and agricultural scientists, including the role of animals in manure production, the use of residual streams, and the claim that pasture land cannot be used for crops. Finally, we talk about why education matters and why reconnecting food production and consumption is crucial for future food systems. Curious to learn more?
You can find Imke's book here: Past het dier nog op ons bord? | 9789056159054 | Imke de Boer | Boeken | bol (https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/past-het-dier-nog-op-ons-bord/9300000083243089/)
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