USDA Cites University of Utah for AWA Violations

Written by PETA

Posted 04-22-2010

This just in: In response to PETA's undercover investigation of animal experiments at the University of Utah (the U) and the complaint that we filed with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U has been cited for nine violations of federal animal protection laws, including the following:

Causing a kitten to die from dehydration
Keeping calves restrained for days at a time without the ability to properly stand up or walk
Failing to provide adequate pain relief to a monkey after surgery
Failing to properly treat injuries in pigs
Allowing extreme crowding in guinea pig cages
Socially isolating a monkey without approval and failing to provide him with proper environmental enrichment
Performing surgery on a rabbit's eyes without proper approval

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Recent Comments

Hayley commented:

Apr 9, 2011 1:17 PM

Great work PETA we're right behind you. Exposing the unthinkable creates a chance for change and inspires hope. Thankyou so much x
Rosilda Kaczarouski commented:

Jan 25, 2011 8:00 PM

It is unacceptable! It seems mankind will never learn animals are the real owners of this planet, so we should respect and care about them, not make them suffer on behalf of our own good. I preffer die than use any medical improvement achieve by making animals suffer.Shame on this university! close their doors! murderes!!! Thanks PETA for for being their voice! RK Brazil
Linda commented:

Jan 2, 2011 12:29 AM

These are sick, sadistic people. Why? Why do these "so called humans" get away with this?" What this says about humankind as a whole frightens me . We actually have to fight against this?!!! It took this long to stop it?? Who let this happen? I'd like to know who was the very source, the root, that so called human should be jailed for these crimes. Get to "The root of the problem." Where's all the media?!! Damn, make a fuss, make a world wide headline...
Andrew Taylor commented:

Jan 1, 2011 7:28 PM

Ba57ards - that's what. Who here has e-mailed them? I have, numerous times! On top of that, the atrocities of the earthly world are not forgotten in the second. These sinners are playing with God.
AnnMarie Hodgson commented:

Sep 3, 2010 11:36 PM

Hey guys most of you in Utah are Mormons. So please try to behave according to the book of Mormon and not according to none sense. Have respect for life. If you want to experiment on something do it on pedophyles murderers.... Not on innocent creatures!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
mary Ann LaJoie-Sandroff commented:

Sep 3, 2010 10:06 AM

The univ of Utah has proved to be living in the dark ages. Bone up. There are alternative methods to animal testing. This cruelty has got to stop. You are now training another generation of students who will become the next group of animal terrorists. This is unacceptable. Close down all animal testing labs and get with the alternative simulator proven methods. shame on U. of Utah.
Hannibal commented:

Jul 11, 2010 11:55 AM

It is prudent for me to state that the ever satisfying and fulfilling ability of one to munch and crunch a luscious chunk of flowing plump feral brute tissue is mercifully one of the greatest delights of man. When a brute lacks the sociable and reputable ability to converse astutely among its coexistents the only course of action naturally to take would be for it to serve its function in a submissive arrangement therefore through its categorical understanding it warrants fulfilled handling. Rational reflection dictates incompetents assert what they acquire and that which is acquired is to be enjoyed.
Tracy commented:

Jul 1, 2010 6:21 PM

The Animal Welfare Act needs to obviously change BIG TIME! Thanks PETA for standing up for those caught up in the inhumanity of those who think only of money to be made don't care about the animals. Keep up the great work PETA!
silvana commented:

Jun 7, 2010 10:32 PM

dont be cruel with animals you are rapers of GodS creation.
Lynette commented:

May 28, 2010 1:31 PM

To say that scientists don't act this way is the biggest misconception in the world! They do and many times with a selfrighteous air it's amazing to me that there are those who are extremely blind to the fact you know the saying "Don't confuse me with the facts!" CU in Colorado also was convicted of this and when we all found out it changed quite rapidly everything! Thank God! I just wish for one day the abusers would have to undergo 14 of what they put their defenseless animals thru and believe me it would change immediately!!

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