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USDA Slams Bristol-Myers Squibb With Fine Over Monkey Deaths

Michelle Carr — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:00 GMT

USDA Slams Bristol-Myers Squibb With Fine Over Monkey Deaths

Jeff Mackey — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:00 GMT

Following a complaint from PETA alleging the painful and horrific deaths of two monkeys at the hands of pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not only confirmed the allegations and cited the company for egregious violations of the Animal Welfare Act but also took the additional rare step of fining the facility $2,625 for the violations.

PETA submitted the complaint to the USDA after a whistleblower reported that a monkey and a rat had been scalded to death at a Bristol-Myers Squibb laboratory in New Jersey when their cages were run through the high-pressure cage washer with the animals still inside. The trapped animals endured intense agony and terror as the blistering-hot water burned their flesh.

The whistleblower also reported that another monkey strangled to death after she was attached to the front of her cage—apparently by some sort of tether—then left unattended. PETA's complaint asked the agency to investigate these deaths and to hit the corporation where it hurts—in its bank account.

We hope the fine has gotten Bristol-Myers Squibb's attention, and PETA—which holds stock in the company so that it can raise these issues with the board and stockholders—will continue to push for an end to relying on cruel and unreliable animal tests by switching to superior, modern non-animal methods. Please ask Bristol-Myers Squibb to make sure that these recommendations are implemented.

Schoolkids Win PETA Award for Promoting Rescued Cats and Dogs as 'State Pets'

Jinnine-P — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:02:00 GMT

Adrien Brody Voices Opposition to Apes in Ads in PETA's Provocative New Video

Jinnine-P — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:57:00 GMT

Livingston-Bound Cole Bros. Circus Racks Up Federal Animal Welfare Violations

Jinnine-P — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Canine Murder Mystery on the James River

Michelle Carr — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT

Kids Put the 'Rad' in Colorado

Michelle Carr — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

Kids Put the 'Rad' in Colorado

Alisa Mullins — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Accompanied by his own former "shelter dog", Sky, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law last week naming animals adopted from shelters Colorado's official "state pet." Colorado is the first state to distinguish—and promote the adoption of—animals from shelters in this way.

The law was spearheaded by students at Peakview School in Walsenburg and Rooney Ranch Elementary school in Lakewood as part of a school project to learn about the legislative process. Kids attended a Senate committee hearing to testify in favor of the bill. One legislator's rescued dog, Angus, also took part.

At the hearing, 14-year-old Peakview student Roger Arellano reminded legislators that raising awareness about the need to adopt animals from shelters is "a matter of life and death."

In recognition of their achievement, PETA Kids has honored students at both schools with Compassionate Kids awards, and we've also sent thank-you notes and vegan chocolates to the bill's sponsors as well as the governor.

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Schoolkids Win PETA Award for Promoting Rescued Cats and Dogs as 'State Pets'

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