The New York court has dismissed the petition for a writ of habeas corpus in regards to the two chimpanzees held at a state university on Long Island, NY. Read the AP coverage.
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Maryland HB 443, Crimes Relating to Animals - Unauthorized Use of Dogs and Cats in Research Facilities - Penalties has been deemed unfavorable and will not move forward in the legislative process.
Maryland HB 567, Crimes Relating to Animals, Failure to Offer Dogs and Cats Used in Research Facilities for Adoption – Penalties has been deemed unfavorable and will not move forward in the legislative process.
From NABR: Another Federal Court Upholds the AETA
AVMA published the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition.
