We get plenty of emails from people supporting the use of animals in research. We sometimes get an email from those against. Yesterday we got an email from Prof. Steve Best. Indeed, in the last few days it appears that a number of scientists have also been receiving emails and voicemails from him. Among his … Continue reading Threats and Hypocrisy, A Steve Best Story
Category: Animal Rights News
Air India supports medical research
In recent years a growing threat to medical progress in many countries has been the refusal of many airlines to carry animals that are destined for medical research. In August Eric Raemdonckdiscussed on this blog how important is for scientists to work together to safeguard medical progress by supporting laboratory animal transport. In September … Continue reading Air India supports medical research
Prof. Steven Best gets a taste of his own medicine… and doesn’t like it
“Every motherfucker who hurts animals is gonna feel the fear!” The words come courtesy of Dr. Steven Best, from the Philosophy Department at the University of Texas, El Paso, in the YouTube video below. Among the “motherfuckers” one will find a medical scientist searching for cures to terrible diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, a … Continue reading Prof. Steven Best gets a taste of his own medicine… and doesn’t like it
Public Opinion and the Importance of Transparency in the UK
The UK has a long history of animal rights activism and many might expect the public to be a difficult crowd to win over. However over the years the British public have expressed overwhelming support for the use of animal experiments for medical purposes. In 2010 90% were conditional acceptors (that is agreeing with medical … Continue reading Public Opinion and the Importance of Transparency in the UK
PeTA tries to save face… and fails.
During the past month the University of Wisconsin responded to an aggressive media campaign by PeTA suggesting photos of animal studies they obtained are “proof” of violations of the Animal Welfare Act. PeTA filed complaints with the USDA and the National Institutes of Health demanding an investigation. The university responded point-by-point to PeTA complaint stating … Continue reading PeTA tries to save face… and fails.
As predicted: UW cleared, PeTA caught lying again
We can't exactly say we're surprised. Today, the Capitol Times and the Wisconsin State Journal both reported on the results of a USDA investigation following claims by PeTA that the University of Wisconsin broke animal welfare laws. The investigators' conclusion: No wrongdoing, no violations. An excerpt from the Wisconsin State Journal who spoke with David … Continue reading As predicted: UW cleared, PeTA caught lying again
Conspiracy and greed
Opponents of the use of animals in medical research have difficulty reconciling their claim that the scientific work is invalid and fraudulent with the fact that it has wide support among the scientific community and professional organizations. A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 93% of scientists favor the use of animals … Continue reading Conspiracy and greed
University of Leicester shows how it’s done as new animal research facility opens
In a ceremony at the University of Leicester today City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby opened the new Central Research Facility, marking the beginning of a new era for animal research there. Speaking at the ceremony, the Mayor welcomed the University’s investment, saying: The University of Leicester has a well-deserved, worldwide reputation for its pioneering research, which … Continue reading University of Leicester shows how it’s done as new animal research facility opens
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