NASA May End Monkey Radiation Experiments
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NOVEMBER 20, 2010
Tags: animal research primates NASA. Not sure yet, but it could happen per this action alert from Physicians for Responsible Medicine.
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New Microchip Simulates Human Lung
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JUNE 25, 2010
According to technewsdaily.com , this "lung on a chip" imitates the inner workings of a lung and could help lessen the need for animals as research subjects. Tags: animal research.
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Animal Studies as Predictive Models are Fallible
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MAY 16, 2010
Tags: animal research. Here's a good post stating why these studies are not good predictors for human/drug interactions. It wonders why there are so few debunkers out there.
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Anti-Research Advocacy in Madison
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JUNE 15, 2010
Interesting article on anti-animal research advocacy in Madison, WI. Tags: animal research medical research university of madison-wisconsin. Madison is a key battleground because it is one of only 8 cities with primate centers in the country.
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Excellent Analysis of AETA
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APRIL 6, 2010
This is an excellent analysis of the potential impacts of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act. It appeared in the McNair Research Journal. I HIGHLY recommend it.
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Colorado State Cited for Animal Research Violations
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JANUARY 22, 2010
The animal research supporter I know says "we can do a better job of treating lab animals." Tags: animal research colorado state university. Another university cited.
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Animal Study Shows Junk Food Can be Addictive
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MARCH 30, 2010
This is the perfect example of an UNNECESSARY animal study. Tags: animal research Stupid. I could have told you it's addictive. How many more candy bars do I need to eat to become an expert?
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PETA Leads Anti-Animal Research Protest at University of Utah
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NOVEMBER 22, 2009
This protest comes after an undercover PETA investigator collected evidence of alleged animal abuse in the University laboratories. Tags: animal research utah medical research PETA.
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PETA Suing Utah County
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JANUARY 15, 2010
Tags: animal research. They're trying to get documentation regarding the 100 dogs and cats sold to the University of Utah for medical experiments.
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Are Females More Prone to Animal Hoarding?
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JULY 29, 2010
It claims that one reason women may hoard animals more often is because we’re biologically hardwired to take care of things. There's a whole slew of articles out there in relation to hoarding in tangent with the new Animal Planet series about the problem. Tags: Animal Planet hoarding. It makes sense to me.
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More Alleged Abuse At Iowa Egg Farms
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APRIL 7, 2010
Tags: animal abuse eggs farm animal welfare factory farm chickens. Another undercover video from the Humane Society.
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Increase in Dutch Animal Testing
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NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Tags: animal research Netherlands. The increase was largely due to new EU rules on chemical compounds, which have led to an increase in testing on rats, the inspectors said. More than half the experiments were carried out for academic research and one third of those were for medical research.
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Sign ALDF Petition to Help Kentucky's Homeless Animals
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MAY 11, 2010
According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, things are not going well. Tags: animal shelter management animal shelters Kentucky strays. The State used to provide oversight, but in 2004, they abrogated responsibility to the counties. Please sign the petition to help them.
Examples of FBI Tactics Against Animal Rights Activist
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APRIL 14, 2010
Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act FBI animal rights. It briefly discusses some of the tactics used by the FBI against Scott DeMuth, Carrie Feldman and Peter Young. These methods include diary reading, informants, a YouTube video, MySpace, LiveJournal, etc. Interesting.
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Protester Sentenced to Probation
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APRIL 13, 2010
I am a fervent opponent of animal research, but stalking, or any kind of threatening action, just doesn't work. Tags: animal research california. It simply creates sympathy and bad pr for the rest of us. So, while I understand this protester's convictions, I vehemently disagree with her methods. They do no good.
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100 Technology Still Trying to Replace Animals in Cosmetics Testing
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JANUARY 15, 2010
There is NO EXCUSE or even argument for hurting animals in the name of a woman's vanity. Tags: animal research cosmetics. It's proceeding at a snail's pace. Here's an article on its progress from US News and World Report.
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100 ALF Activist Receives 21-Month Sentence
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JULY 5, 2010
Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act mink fur ALF. Hall is expected to serve the rest of his sentence in Davis County Jail, rather than be shipped to a federal prison. He is expected to be released in two or three months.
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Investigation Demanded for Southwest Lab
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OCTOBER 6, 2010
Tags: animal research primates Texas. SAEN says previous USDA reports revealed primates have died at the Texas lab from dehydration and hypothermia, while others have simply been "found dead" -- possibly without veterinary care -- after suffering from serious disease conditions that include temperatures up to 105 degrees.
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Victoria's Secret Stops Selling Exotic Animal Skins
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MAY 16, 2010
Tags: animal cruelty exotic skins lizards. Anyway, I'm wondering if the decision could have been influenced by PETA's investigation of how reptiles are being skinned alive for these sales. This PETA post doesn't claim the credit though.
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100 Biggest Dogfighting Raid in US History
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JULY 13, 2009
Tags: animal cruelty law enforcement blood sport dog fighting. It happened about a week ago with up to 350 dogs seized in 5 states. About 30 people were arrested.
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"Bold Native" is Film About Animal Rights
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MARCH 20, 2010
Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act entertainment animal rights. The film looks really interesting to us and we are definitely going to check it out upon its re-release this summer. They will also be making the DVD available from their website. Here's the trailer.
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100 Profile of "Pro-Test"
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Here's a scathing overview in Primate Freedom of the new organization "Pro-Test," an organization of animal researchers who want to advocate for their work. Tags: animal research medical ethics medical research. Long and impressive expose.
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100 More Federal Stimulus Money Used for Animal Research
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APRIL 11, 2010
Tags: animal research Obama University of North Carolina federal stimulus. But it disappoints and frustrates me to see it consistently used for purposes that I passionately oppose. To see an issue of such moral debate minimized to simply economic activity is just not right.
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Will Arizona Exempt Animal Testing from Cruelty Laws?
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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Tags: animal research biotech arizona. Supposedly people either 1) believe the State has no place overseeing labs (USDA does that) and 2) bioscience is already very well-regulated. This is all about making the stupid state friendly to the biotech industry. They get a huge tax break?
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100 Are Published Animal Studies Skewed?
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MARCH 31, 2010
It raises the question of how useful animal research really is if we only see the studies that show relevant results. What about the ones that are negative because animals are not really representative of human biology? Tags: animal research drug companies animal studies. Or negative for whatever other reasons?
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Serious Problems with Quality of Animal Research
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JANUARY 23, 2010
His arguments are not based on humane treatment of the animals, but whether these studies are even properly conducted. Tags: animal research. I ask if these studies are not properly conducted, then why do them in the first place?
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100 McKee Project Helps Latin America's Strays
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JANUARY 3, 2010
Tags: animal cruelty spay/neuter latin america strays companion animals. This is a good group. Check them out.
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100 Animal Testing Center to Open in Malaysia
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APRIL 5, 2010
Tags: animal research malaysia. Caution on this story. Disturbing picture of monkey being injected.
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Oregon Man Charged with Letting Dog Freeze to Death
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JANUARY 1, 2010
Tags: animal cruelty. I can't even comment on this, the anger is too intense. Happy New Year {insert sarcasm here!).
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Animal Rights Lawyers Continue to Emerge
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MARCH 14, 2010
Tags: animal rights animal law. Interesting article in the Gazette, a Canadian publication.
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Kansas University Tries to Correct Welfare Violations
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DECEMBER 22, 2009
Kansas University Medical Center was nailed by USDA inspectors for violations including improper treatment for sick animals, aging facilities and failing to provide appropriate enrichment opportunities for animals who appear to be under psychological stress. Tags: animal research.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Oh those dramatic animals! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 4, 2009. Tags: animal funnies cute video. Second, the Geico Gecko’s take, a “Dramatic Gecko&#. Is your pet dramatic?
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Protest To Stop Pointless Radiation Experiments
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DECEMBER 5, 2009
Tags: animal research Stupid primates NASA. The purpose is to determine how astronauts would fare on the way to Mars. We can't even get out of Afghanistan and we're going to Mars. Give me an effing break.
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100 What's the Difference Between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights?
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JUNE 4, 2009
Tags: animal rights animal welfare. Here's one perspective. See if you can figure out when the author starts talking about PETA. She doesn't mention it by name, but who else could it be?).
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Utah Ends Forced Pound Seizures
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APRIL 4, 2010
Davis County Animal Shelter, a key supplier to the University of Utah, has already ceased this practice. Tags: animal research utah university of utah legislation PETA. I wish the whole practice had been outlawed, but at least now shelters can respond to public pressure.
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Interview with VP of PETA's Laboratory Investigations
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JULY 4, 2010
Tags: animal research PETA. Interesting short interview with Kathy Guillermo.
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Identify Signs of Animal Cruelty
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JUNE 1, 2009
Here is a link to a PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) web page with signs of what to look for. Tags: animal cruelty. It's a Washington State organization, but the information is still useful anywhere.
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Japan Hesitant to Move Away from Animal Testing
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MAY 18, 2009
Interesting article on animal testing and cosmetics in Japan. Tags: animal testing europe cosmetics Japan. They still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of alternatives. They also need the will to change.
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Primate Death at a Charles River Laboratories Facility
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JANUARY 7, 2010
Tags: animal research. The macaque was not removed before the cage went through the commercial cleaners.
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100 Putting a Happy Face on Utah's Animal Research Program
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FEBRUARY 27, 2010
What if an animal doesn't make it through? Tags: animal research university of utah animal shelters. Here, the Salt Lake Tribune tries to smooth things over by showing the "happy side, " by talking about the research subjects that end up being adopted. Well, I guess those are the lucky ones. So sad, too bad?
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100 Hamner Institutes Claims It Will "Lift the Veil" on Animal Testing
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FEBRUARY 18, 2010
To which I say, many universities are just as opaque and irresponsible in their animal care as any private sector entity. I'm as skeptical about this claim as other animal rights advocates. Tags: animal research hamner institutes university of chapel hill.
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Malaysian Firm to Establish New Animal Testing Facility
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JULY 21, 2009
Tags: animal research pharmaceuticals primates medical research malaysia. Fortunately, there are Malaysian activists opposing it. But of course, the argument will be that the project is economic development, jobs and "for the good of humanity.".
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Oklahoma Editorial About "Rising Animal Rights Terrorism"
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AUGUST 18, 2009
This editorial in the web version of the Oklahoman denounces animal rights terrorism; however, it finishes off by supporting medical research on animals. Tags: animal rights medical research. What about the terror and violence involved in that?
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100 Rescue Ink Gets Its Own TV Show
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
Tags: animal rescue. Now they have their own show on National Geographic Channel. NGC must be having success with Dogtown in order to bring on another rescue show. I just love the picture of these guys.
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