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USDA Issues Warning Letter to Oregon National Primate Research Center

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In December, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a warning letter to the primate center for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, which regulates treatment of many commercial animals from pet kittens to laboratory guinea pigs. Tags: medical research PETA animal welfare us.

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University of Utah Cited by Dept. of Agriculture

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They received citations for animal welfare infractions, although apparently few of these infractions overlap with PETA claims from an undercover investigation. The Salt Lake Tribune claims the infractions are only minor (interesting how different publications will provide different spins). You decide. From the Deseret News.

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Physicians Committee Accuses University of Washington of Cruelty to Ferrets

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I live in Seattle and I am always skeptical of how the UW treats its lab animals. I had never heard of the use of ferrets in medical research though. Dennis Mayock, a professor of pediatrics and medical director of the UW's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. News to me. Full story in the Seattle Times.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide.

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Seeing Eye Kitten (and her blind sister)

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They assured us that if we could catch the kittens, they would provide medical treatment, and either find a new home or keep them in their new cattery. The Humane Society took them in and gave them medical treatment. The Humane Society wants to find a special home in the United States where the kittens can stay together.

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