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Utah's Shelters Providing Strays to Labs for Research

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Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked.

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Conklin Farm Owner Will Not Face Charges

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The Union County sheriff's office said it had four veterinarians with experience in large-animal care review the tape. "In The veterinarians told law enforcement that cows who remain down are at risk of injury or death. Attorney's Office for possible charges under the federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.

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