University of Utah Cited by Dept. of Agriculture
Critter News
APRIL 23, 2010
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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PETA Busts University of Utah Research Lab
Critter News
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
In one case, up to 17 kittens from three litters died or were euthanized -- with no experiment data generated -- after injections to induce hydrocephalus. Failed to provide minimal enrichment for animals -- companionship for monkeys, balls for pigs, paper towels for mice -- to reduce emotional stress. Certainly a case to follow.
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USDA Issues Warning Letter to Oregon National Primate Research Center
Critter News
MARCH 15, 2009
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.
On Trial: Animal Torture Videos vs. Free Speech
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 6, 2009
The law was enacted to prevent the sale of videos depicting wanton cruelty to animals, such as “crush videos” in which a scantily clad woman, whose face is unseen, kills helpless animals such as rabbits and kittens by stomping on them with spike heels or her bare feet. In July, a divided U.S.
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