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PETA Busts University of Utah Research Lab

Critter News

Discouraged the filing of health status reports to staff veterinarians -- "even when animals were clearly in distress.'' ยป Failed to provide adequate housing and management for animals that, in some instances, led to unnecessary stress, pain, injury or death. Certainly a case to follow.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

Actually, I didn't quit neuroscience as a result of the experiences described, but I did quit working with animals. By the end of my time as researcher, I was performing behavioral experiments on humans. But that's neither here nor there -- I'm very supportive of animal research in principle. Part V: Me and My Monkey.