National Academies Affirms Scientific Necessity of VA Canine Research
Jul 01, 2020
A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) study has confirmed that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) canine research is “scientifically necessary” for research that benefits Veterans.
RSVP for the July "Q&A with USDA" Webinar Today!
Jun 22, 2020
NABR is once again pleased to announce the return of one of its most requested webinars, the Eighth Edition of "Q&A with the USDA."
European Commission Underscores Importance of Animal Research
Jun 22, 2020
As reported by animal research organizations in Europe, The European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions has responded to an animal rights petition seeking a “Europe-wide moratorium on the use of animals in scientific research.”
NABR Addresses Wildlife Importation Bill - Research Animal Importation at Risk
Jun 22, 2020
On May 19, 2020, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced a bill tentatively titled the “Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act.”
USDA Confirmed COVID-19 in Dog
Jun 22, 2020
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) announced on June 2 that they have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a pet dog in New York.
Legal Personhood Case Fails in Connecticut
Jun 22, 2020
The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) posted a blog post by Steven Wise on May 14 expressing disappointment in a ruling from the Connecticut Appellate Court regarding their attempts to gain human-equivalent rights for Elephants in a local zoo.
NIH to Retire Alamogordo Chimpanzees in Place
Feb 19, 2020
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director, Francis Collins, has released a statement today regarding the retirement of their aging Alamogordo chimpanzees.
Dog Research at the VA Ruled Humane
Feb 19, 2020
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare has ruled that research involving canine models conducted at four Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers is in compliance with animal welfare guidelines.
NABR DOT Complaint Makes Headlines
Feb 19, 2020
As you may be aware, NABR has filed an official complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the refusal of major airlines to carry animals for the purpose of research.
Please File Letters of Support for NABR DOT Complaint
Feb 19, 2020
NABR has filed an official complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the refusal of major airlines to carry animals for the purpose of research.