Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:56am on 05 May 2025,Monday International
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shut down its dog experimentation laboratories following allegations of inhumane treatment of beagles over four decades. Reports indicate that thousands of beagles were subjected to painful and fatal experiments, including surgeries without anesthesia and exposure to harmful substances. The closure comes amid growing public outcry and scrutiny over animal welfare in research practices. Advocacy groups have long criticized the NIH for funding such experiments, calling for more ethical and humane research methods. The NIH's decision marks a significant shift in federal research protocols, potentially paving the way for reforms in animal testing standards and increased adoption of alternative research methodologies. (PC: Fox News)
