NAVS Shines Light on Animal Mistreatment in US Research Facilities

A Groundbreaking Look at Animal Care Violations in U.S. Research Laboratories

What is the “Laboratory Animal Care Audit”?

We're proud to announce the release of our inaugural Laboratory Animal Care Audit, a comprehensive report exposing widespread violations of animal care standards in research laboratories across the United States. This first-of-its-kind audit provides a detailed, fact-based analysis of compliance failures, revealing the harsh realities faced by animals in research environments.

Key Findings:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The 2023 audit scrutinizes 90 research facilities across 34 states, shedding light on widespread failures to meet basic animal care standards.
  • State-by-State Analysis: Noteworthy findings include the highest number of serious violations occurring in California, with facilities across the country showing a disturbing pattern of non-compliance.
  • Grave Violations Documented: Examples of violations include improper animal handling, inadequate veterinary care, and poor housing conditions, with many failures leading to animal deaths.
  • Factual Reporting: Each facility’s violations are meticulously documented, offering readers an unfiltered view of the conditions animals endure in these laboratories.

Download the Full Report:

The full Laboratory Animal Care Audit report is now available for download. We encourage everyone, especially media professionals, policymakers, and animal welfare advocates, to review the findings and join the conversation on improving laboratory animal care standards.

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Key Findings:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The 2023 audit scrutinizes 90 research facilities across 34 states, shedding light on widespread failures to meet basic animal care standards.
  • State-by-State Analysis: Noteworthy findings include the highest number of serious violations occurring in California, with facilities across the country showing a disturbing pattern of non-compliance.
  • Grave Violations Documented: Examples of violations include improper animal handling, inadequate veterinary care, and poor housing conditions, with many failures leading to animal deaths.
  • Factual Reporting: Each facility’s violations are meticulously documented, offering readers an unfiltered view of the conditions animals endure in these laboratories.

Report Highlights:

  • Facility-Specific Data: The audit includes detailed summaries of observed violations, from inadequate pain management during gerbil blood draws to protocol failures in piglet experiments.
  • Transparency and Accountability: NAVS aims to make this critical data easily accessible, empowering the public, policymakers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions about lab animal welfare.

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