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  • December 29, 2011

    2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories

    What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.

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    Related Biomedical Research , Chimpanzees Used in Research , Cosmetic and Product Testing , Pain and Distress in Research Animals , Threatened and Endangered Species

  • December 1, 2011

    Taxpayers Join The HSUS in Urging University Laboratories to Prohibit Severe Animal Suffering

    The HSUS sent letters from 26,688 members of the public to 388 federally-funded colleges and universities, urging the schools to adopt a formal policy that would protect animals in their laboratories from severe pain and distress.

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    Related Pain and Distress in Research Animals

  • August 29, 2011

    Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments

    Wayne's Blog: A Humane Nation

    HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.

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    Related Biomedical Research , Chimpanzees Used in Research , Cosmetic and Product Testing , Pets Used in Experiments , Pain and Distress in Research Animals , Medical Training Using Animals

  • August 22, 2011

    Resolution Presented at International Forum Calling on Research Institutions to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives

    Humane Society International

    A resolution calling for research institutions around the world to develop and publicize strategies to replace, reduce and refine their use of animals in experimentation is being presented for endorsement to attendees at a prominent scientific conference.

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    Related Biomedical Research , Chimpanzees Used in Research , Cosmetic and Product Testing , Pain and Distress in Research Animals , Pets Used in Experiments , Medical Training Using Animals

  • March 17, 2011

    The HSUS Examines Animal Research Violations at Wake Forest University

    In light of government reports showing that Wake Forest University has failed to follow minimal standards of care for animals in laboratories, The HSUS urges the university to adopt a policy to prohibit animals in its care from experiencing severe pain and distress.

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    Related Pain and Distress in Research Animals

  • January 28, 2011

    Scientists, Apply Now for Animal Alternatives Award

    Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2011 Russell and Burch Award, which will be given to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to animal alternative methods in the areas of biomedical research, testing or higher education.

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    Related Biomedical Research , Chimpanzees Used in Research , Cosmetic and Product Testing , Pets Used in Experiments , Cloning , Medical Training Using Animals , Pain and Distress in Research Animals , Dissection

  • April 29, 2010

    The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at Wright State University

    The HSUS obtained government reports showing that Wright State University has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.

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    Related Pain and Distress in Research Animals

  • April 28, 2010

    Article Explores Serious Animal Welfare Problems at Federally Funded Animal Research Facilities

    A newly published article in a scientific journal reveals numerous instances of animal pain, suffering and death when research institutions failed to follow minimum legal standards.

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    Related Pain and Distress in Research Animals

  • March 12, 2010

    The HSUS Highlights Animal Research Violations at University of Minnesota

    The HSUS has obtained government reports showing that the University of Minnesota has violated federal standards of care for animals in laboratories.

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    Related Pain and Distress in Research Animals

 

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