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Some History on the New Iberia Research Center

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Here's some background on the New Iberia Research Center, target of the Humane Society investigation showing alleged chimpanzee abuse. Tags: chimpanzees animal experimentation humane society new iberia research center medical research us.

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Scientist Advocacy Group Oppose Some Animal Testing

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Americans For Medical Advancement (AFMA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes biomedical research and the practice of medicine based on critical thinking and our current understanding of evolutionary and developmental biology, complex systems and genomics. I'll let them describe their positions in their own words.

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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

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ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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Brooklyn Woman Assaults Two ASPCA Agents

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On July 23, ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator Annemarie Lucas and Special Agent Kristi Adams arrested Brooklyn resident Andrea Stewart, age 39, after the woman attacked the two Agents. It was determined that Stewart had failed to get medical attention for her cat. The kitten’s leg was broken,” says Supervisor Lucas. “As

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Recent investigations by nonprofit groups in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania have revealed the atrocious living conditions of egg-laying hens, though their owners said they were humanely cared for. To the Editor: The American Veterinary Medical Association urges California voters to think twice before voting on Proposition 2.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. They immediately went to investigate it, and quickly learned to move when cars were coming. For a while I was afraid they were too friendly and might turn to humans if they needed food, but I’ve seen no sign of that.

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