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Campus Pledge
The HSUS invites institutions of higher learning to ensure that no animals in their care and used for research will experience severe and unrelieved pain and/or distress. more |
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Concerns about Carbon Dioxide Use in Euthanasia and Anesthesia
Carbon dioxide is commonly used for euthanasia and anesthesia of lab rodents. This paper reviews the published evidence and includes information on the effects of CO2 in humans and animals. more |
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Former Primate Researcher Writes Letter about Welfare Concerns
Read a letter submitted by a former primate researcher of five years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and others about the dire need for improvements at primate research facilities. more |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pain and Distress in Animal Research
Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about pain and distress of animals in research. more |
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Funding for Pain and Distress Research
The HSUS urges Congress to fund studies focused on identifying and alleviating pain and distress without causing additional harm to animals. more |
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HSUS Challenges Under-Reporting of Pain and Distress
The HSUS sent a letter to 50 institutions in the U.S. that receive the largest amount of government funding for biomedical research, addressing concerns about under-reporting of animal pain and distress. more |
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Opinion Poll on Pain and Distress in Research
Results of a public opinion poll regarding pain and distress in research. more |
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Pain & Distress Campaign
Learn how The HSUS plans to work with the government and research community to end pain and distress in research animals by the year 2020. more |
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Pain & Distress Report
Read The HSUS's Pain and Distress reports, which provide up-to-date information about issues pertaining to pain and distress in laboratory animals. more |
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Pain and Distress Associated with Polyclonal Antibody Production: Discussion and Recommendations
This manuscript gives general and specific recommendations for minimizing pain and distress associated with polyclonal antibody (Pab) production based on a roundtable discussion of international experts organized by The HSUS in 2002. more |
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Pain and Distress Campaign Timeline
A timeline charting the gradual development of concern for pain and distress experienced by animals in research—covers legislation, publications, and meetings. more |
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Pain and Distress: Recommended Resources
The HSUS has compiled a listing of bibliographical information on the topics of pain and distress in animal research. more |
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Policy and Regulatory Efforts
The HSUS works to improve regulations and policies regarding animal pain and distress in research. more |
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Recent Incidents at Animal Research Facilities
This timeline summarizes several mishaps at research facilities from late 2001 until the present, all of which resulted in unnecessary animal pain, distress, and/or death. more |
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Technical Report on Pain and Distress
The publication, Recognition and Alleviation of Pain and Distress in Animal Research: Concepts, Measurement and Practical Implications, will prove valuable for veterinarians, technicians, and researchers, as well as regulatory authorities, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) or comparable bodies outside of the United States, and the interested public. more |
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White Paper on Pain and Distress
The HSUS produced a white paper for distribution at the Pain & Distress Initiative press conference held in April 2000. more |
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