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PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR DOGS DOUBLES AT HLS' NJ LAB, USA

Wednesday, 9th September

Information from Watchdog Group, Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! (SAEN):

Somerset, NJ, USA – Recently obtained federal reports reveal that Huntingdon Life Sciences use of dogs in painful experiments without anesthesia has more than doubled between 2007 - 2008, even though their overall experimental business has dropped.

In 2008, 77 dogs were force-fed toxic substances whose side effects caused substantial pain, without receiving anesthesia. At least 5 of these dogs were so injured by the toxic substances that they had to be killed. In 2007, only 30 dogs were used in experiments involving unrelieved pain.

“The concept that dogs, no different than those who share 43,000,000 American homes, are literally poisoned inside the labs of this facility is totally shocking,” added Budkie. “This is not science; this is nothing short of animal abuse.”

However, these same reports reveal that animal activists’ campaign against the Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) Corporation has been effective. Government reports filed by the company disclose a one-year drop of 34% in animal use at the New Jersey laboratory.

2007 animal use reported to the USDA by HLS was 2143 regulated animals (not including rats, mice etc.). 2008 animal use plummeted to 1415, a drop of more than 1/3.

“Clearly the campaign by animal activists is having a major impact,” said Michael A. Budkie, A.H.T., executive director, SAEN. “Anytime you see a 1/3 drop in business in one year something is very wrong.”

We would like to thank Michael Budkie from Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! (SAEN) for obtaining and posting this information. For your convenience, the links to the USDA reports at the bottom of this PR.

The 2008 report summarises the activity at HLS' New Jersey facility between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008: 905 dogs, 344 non-human primates, 156 rabbits and 10 pigs were used in experiments. Plus an unknown number, likely many thousands, of rats and mice and other "nonregulated species."

This annual report provides a brief look inside the numbers. For example, the report notes that numerous animals at HLS were euthanized after suffering from "test article effects," and in one experiment 44 dogs were denied the opportunity to exercise for 40 days "during continuous infusion." USDA Report - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ - 2006

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HLS' financial transparency, which is fairly opaque now, will make it even more difficult to ascertain their financial standing after they go private. This is why government inspection reports, which determine compliance with current (and painfully inadequate) animal welfare laws and regulations, are important, these may provide us our only glimpse behind the razor wire fences and locked doors of their laboratory.

Huntingdon Life Sciences is at the brink of financial failure. The animals held captive there, continue to suffer and die. Think of the beagles puppies subjected to painful procedures without even the small comfort of pain killers. Many of them are just babies. Think of the 12,800 animals that were killed to test sugar substitute "Splenda". Pregnant rabbits, infant monkeys and beagle puppies were killed for a lousy product like Splenda.

Now is the time to concentrate and focus our attention and action, remember the animals inside HLS now and the millions that have suffered and died in the past, we can not fail them.

USDA Reports on Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ between 2005 - 2008 can be viewed from the USDA website: : http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/efoia/allannual.shtml (Then click on: New Jersey_22, then HLS' code: 22-R-0040)

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A copy of the reports can also be viewed from the SHAC website at:

USDA Report - 2008 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ

USDA Report - 2007 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ

USDA Report - 2006 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ

USDA Report - 2005 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ

Also, for more information, about SAEN: http://all-creatures.org/saen/press-20090908.html, e-mail: saen@saenonline.org






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	home >> news PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR DOGS DOUBLES AT HLS' NJ LAB, USA Wednesday, 9th September Information from Watchdog Group, Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! (SAEN): Somerset, NJ, USA – Recently obtained federal reports reveal that Huntingdon Life Sciences use of dogs in painful experiments without anesthesia has more than doubled between 2007 - 2008, even though their overall experimental business has dropped. In 2008, 77 dogs were force-fed toxic substances whose side effects caused substantial pain, without receiving anesthesia. At least 5 of these dogs were so injured by the toxic substances that they had to be killed. In 2007, only 30 dogs were used in experiments involving unrelieved pain. “The concept that dogs, no different than those who share 43,000,000 American homes, are literally poisoned inside the labs of this facility is totally shocking,” added Budkie. “This is not science; this is nothing short of animal abuse.” However, these same reports reveal that animal activists’ campaign against the Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) Corporation has been effective. Government reports filed by the company disclose a one-year drop of 34% in animal use at the New Jersey laboratory. 2007 animal use reported to the USDA by HLS was 2143 regulated animals (not including rats, mice etc.). 2008 animal use plummeted to 1415, a drop of more than 1/3. “Clearly the campaign by animal activists is having a major impact,” said Michael A. Budkie, A.H.T., executive director, SAEN. “Anytime you see a 1/3 drop in business in one year something is very wrong.” We would like to thank Michael Budkie from Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! (SAEN) for obtaining and posting this information. For your convenience, the links to the USDA reports at the bottom of this PR. The 2008 report summarises the activity at HLS' New Jersey facility between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008: 905 dogs, 344 non-human primates, 156 rabbits and 10 pigs were used in experiments. Plus an unknown number, likely many thousands, of rats and mice and other "nonregulated species." This annual report provides a brief look inside the numbers. For example, the report notes that numerous animals at HLS were euthanized after suffering from "test article effects," and in one experiment 44 dogs were denied the opportunity to exercise for 40 days "during continuous infusion." USDA Report - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ - 2006 ---- HLS' financial transparency, which is fairly opaque now, will make it even more difficult to ascertain their financial standing after they go private. This is why government inspection reports, which determine compliance with current (and painfully inadequate) animal welfare laws and regulations, are important, these may provide us our only glimpse behind the razor wire fences and locked doors of their laboratory. Huntingdon Life Sciences is at the brink of financial failure. The animals held captive there, continue to suffer and die. Think of the beagles puppies subjected to painful procedures without even the small comfort of pain killers. Many of them are just babies. Think of the 12,800 animals that were killed to test sugar substitute "Splenda". Pregnant rabbits, infant monkeys and beagle puppies were killed for a lousy product like Splenda. Now is the time to concentrate and focus our attention and action, remember the animals inside HLS now and the millions that have suffered and died in the past, we can not fail them. USDA Reports on Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ between 2005 - 2008 can be viewed from the USDA website: : http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/efoia/allannual.shtml (Then click on: New Jersey_22, then HLS' code: 22-R-0040) ---- A copy of the reports can also be viewed from the SHAC website at: USDA Report - 2008 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ USDA Report - 2007 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ USDA Report - 2006 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ USDA Report - 2005 - Huntingdon Life Sciences, East Millstone, NJ Also, for more information, about SAEN: http://all-creatures.org/saen/press-20090908.html, e-mail: saen@saenonline.org
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