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Summer 2010

SAEN & Portland Animal Defense League take on Primate Research Center –- FIVE Activists Arrested

On June 28, 2010, Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! stations sent cameras, three local newspapers and Portland Animal Defense League joined forces to conducted interviews, multiple area radio stations oppose the brutal primate experiments at the Oregon aired coverage, and even the Associated Press ran an Primate Research Center (OPRC -- hosted by Oregon article statewide (see SAEN’s website for coverage). Health & Sciences University (OHSU)), where more This media blitz was due to SAEN blanketing than 4000 monkeys are imprisoned. every available media outlet with multiple press Over 50 releases and updates which contained damning activists came information about this lab’s recent federal violations together to fight that had literally for the freedom killed animals and of the animals at endangered others. OPRC. As These federal facility/staff violations include arrived for work, performing surgery on SAEN blows Whistle on Texas Lab their path was the wrong animal, flanked with allowing a pregnant –- Exposing Negligent Primate Death protesters and female monkey to die blocked by five of sepsis after her Government reports reveal that animals Institutional Animal courageous activists who prevented all vehicular fetus died in utero, continue to die across the United States due to Care & Use traffic from entering or exiting. While the protest and dosing multiple negligence while federal regulators take no action. Committee, continued for over four hours, the activists stood their primates with unapproved toxic chemicals. Clearly, One of the most recent deaths occurred at the inadequate housing of ground, keeping the only access to/from the facility these violations rank OHSU/OPRC as one of the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research primates, insufficient blocked. worst laboratories in the nation. (SWFBR) of San Antonio (TX) where over 4000 environmental After four hours, these five brave activists who non-human primates are currently incarcerated. enhancement for risked their freedom were arrested -- charged with This lab has a long history of animal abuse, primates, and disorderly conduct and released the same day. including the attempted dissection of a still-living inadequate SAEN’s investigations have begun to uncover baboon, which SAEN brought to light with a cleaning/sanitation. evidence of significant injuries and abnormal shocking news conference in 2008. One major concern behavior by primates within this facility, as well as The most recent violation comes from a focused on primates exhibiting stereotypical incidents of negligence overlooked by the USDA. February 28, 2010, USDA inspection report citing behavior, a clear sign of severe stress. We will continue to work closely with Portland an incident in which a young rhesus monkey SAEN exposed the horrific death of this young Animal Defense League in this ongoing campaign to developed hypothermia after being exposed to sub- animal to news outlets throughout San Antonio. keep the pressure on OHSU/OPRC, to continue the freezing temperatures. The dying animal was not Both print and broadcast media picked up the fight for the freedom of the thousands of innocent discovered until the following morning and story, bringing the truth of SWFBR’s criminal This standoff drew massive media attention from victims currently imprisoned in this concentration subsequently euthanized. For this, SWFBR was negligence to hundreds of thousands of people. virtually all Portland news outlets. Four television camp for monkeys. only cited for improper housing of animals. SAEN will continue to uncover the criminal acts of Other recent inspection reports have revealed SWFBR and any other lab that takes the life of an this lab being cited for improper functioning of the animal through negligence. 1081-B St. Rt. 28 #280 Milford, OH 45150 513-575-5517 www.saenonline.org From the Desk of Michael Budkie, SAEN’s Executive Director

Animal exploitation, whether it is for food, event because it resulted in arrests. In reality, this Dear Michael, experimentation, or entertainment, rests on one basic protest exhibited what is best about humans – premise – that animals are objects having no sometimes we can do what is best for others even I, too, am shocked and saddened by the suffering of innocent animals. individual interests, desires, or needs. This notion when we personally experience negative This exploitation must be exposed and ENDED. flies in the face of everything that we know about consequences – self-sacrifice. animals, whether they are hamsters, monkeys, or It is always easier not to do what is best for leopards. All animals behave as though their lives others. And speaking as someone who reads about have meaning and value to them. They avoid pain, the daily suffering of thousands of primates -- how Please accept my tax-deductible donation to help with defend themselves and their offspring, and have even they live and how they die -- it would be much much this cause: shown concern for the welfare of others as well as the easier to simply not know. Life is easier if we simply ability to communicate with humans. ignore the suffering of others. The concern for others is the entire reason for the But none of us can go back. We cannot unlearn ___ $25 ___ $50 ___ $100 ___$250 __ $500 ___ other existence of SAEN. We believe that the rights and what we know. We cannot, MUST not forget the welfare of others are important. Therefore, we work millions of animals that suffer and die every day in All information will be held in the strictest confidence and is for the exclusive use of: to end the suffering of those that we feel are among laboratories, zoos, dealer facilities, etc. These our world’s most exploited victims – animals. The animals literally depend on us for their lives. We are Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! 1081-B St. Rt. 28 #280 Milford, OH 45150 animals who are victimized for experimentation and their voice, and in many cases, their only voice, their for entertainment endure some of the worst cruelty only advocate. If we do not stand up for them, they 513-575-5517 [email protected] that the human race has ever perpetrated. will die alone and unmourned. The suffering that we see in the daily lives of This is the fight that we have dedicated our lives exploited animals is enough to bring tears to the eyes to, and that we ask you to join. As we work to oppose of even the most unfeeling of human beings. Whether the continuing abuse of animals in laboratories and SAEN holds First National Day of Mourning for Animals in Labs we read about monkeys that literally shake and for entertainment, we ask you to get involved in -- Cruel Deaths memorialized from Seattle to Miami screech during the throes of morphine addiction whatever way you can. Arrange protests, investigate withdrawal, or we read about animals in zoos that are laboratories, write letters, sign petitions, donate to May 30th, 2010, was the first National Day of University of California, Davis to remember the dying of toxemia from maggot infestations, we are organizations like SAEN to enable us to do the vital Mourning for the millions of animals who die every monkeys who have died there. constantly overwhelmed with the astounding level of work which is the very reason that we exist. year in U.S. labs. Memorial events were orchestrated In the Midwest, at the University of Kansas suffering that the human species inflicts on other Whatever you do, know that you are standing in in 13 cities coast to Medical Center local activists participated in a animals. solidarity with SAEN, other activists across the coast. memorial led by SAEN’s Michael Budkie. Multiple But we are also privileged to know many people United States, and even around the world that This event was television stations as well as the Kansas City Star and who exhibit the very best qualities of humanity, such dedicate every day of their lives to fighting for the kicked off early with Kansas Public Radio covered this event. as self-sacrifice. The cover story of this issue of The rights of animals. You are an essential part of a major memorial Northwestern University (Chicago) was targeted Defender is about exactly this kind of self-sacrifice everything that we do – every protest, every news coordinated by by Coalition for Animal Rights. Primate Freedom Project which is illustrated by the activists of Portland Animal conference, every investigation – YOU stand there Adirondack Animal in Atlanta (GA) focused on Emory University. Local Defense League who risked arrest during a recent with us, making all of our work a reality. Rights with Michael activists in Miami (FL) coordinated an event to major protest against Oregon Primate Research As you read this issue of The Defender, please Budkie of SAEN expose Primate Products, Inc. Defend Animal Rights Center’s criminal cruelty and murder of hundreds of know that you are the very backbone of SAEN, and handling news media, and a service conducted by Today and Tomorrow protested the Bioreliance lab in primates. together we make an important difference for animals Rev. Frank Hoffman. The Albany Times-Union and Maryland. It would have been easier to take lesser actions, every day! several TV stations covered this crucial event. New Hampshire Animal Rights League targeted or to do nothing at all. It would have been easier to In Seattle (WA), Northwest Animal Rights Network Dartmouth, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals in New look the other way. But these selfless activists chose memorialized the hundreds of primates who died at Jersey was also picketed by local activists. not to look the other way. They chose to act, and the hands of the University of Washington. Portland The first National Day of Mourning was a solemn their actions resulted in their arrest for disorderly Animal Defense League (OR) came out to stand up for day designed to raise awareness of the ongoing conduct. Some people would find fault with this the prisoners of the Oregon Primate Research Center. deaths of animals in laboratories. Many attendees In Reno (NV), Northern Nevada Animal Alliance and dressed in black or wore black armbands to SAEN jointly coordinated a memorial service which memorialize the dead. Several locations held actual was conducted by an animal chaplain at a Charles memorial services both to remember the animals and Your donation of $25, $50, or $100 will help us to fight the cruelty and abuse River Laboratories facility which was covered by to assist activists with their grief. several news outlets. that is intrinsic to all animal exploitation. Special gifts of $250, $500, or This extremely successful event enlightened Two events honored the animals who are hundreds of thousand of people. Due to positive $1000 will enable us to target specific animal facilities that blanket the U.S. prisoners in laboratories of the University of activist feedback, the National Day of Mourning event Thank you in advance for your gift! California system. East Bay Animal Advocates took to will be coordinated annually by SAEN, giving the streets to focus on the University of California, everyone another avenue to keep pressure on labs San Francisco, and local activists marched on the year round. ------Vegan Recipes------Vegan Recipes------Vegan Recipes------SAEN unveils Primate Abuse at Univ. of Kansas Medical Center -- Federal Complaint Filed

The University of Kansas On 8/4/2009 primate 84Z is: “. . . screeching a lot, Medical Center (UKMC) has grimacing noted as well. Patient is laying down in become known as one of the the bottom of the cage and will only move when Arabian Squash Casserole worst laboratories in the stimulated. Muscle tremors noted. Appetite is nation for amassing an decreased – no biscuits eaten, but has eaten fruit . . . 4 med yellow summer squash, ½ inch slices 1 lb grd meat substitute astounding 57 pages of Evening obs (8PM) – Patient is down in the bottom of olive oil for sautéing salt/pepper to taste Animal Welfare Act (AWA) the cage laying on his side. Will move when 2 med onions, finely chopped ½ cup tahini violations in USDA stimulated, but very reluctant. Screeching is 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice inspection reports. excessive and grimacing noted when ever moving, ¾ tsp grd coriander ½ tsp garlic powder The abuses listed in mild muscle tremors noted.” ½ tsp paprika ½ to 1 cup plain soymilk these damning documents are His misery continues the next day: “Am ½ tsp grd cinnamon ½ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional) positively appalling. The life observations – patient is very reluctant to move on of primate #0A0, who was allowed to suffer terribly, is stimulation. Once he got up, he screeched once and Sauté squash until tender and set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add meat substitute then discussed in these reports: then fell back over. Moderate muscle tremors noted. season with spices including salt/pepper to taste. Cook until meat substitute is done and remove from heat. “. . . He is very feeble, he can’t stand on his legs, Appetite is severely decreased, a couple of biscuits Spray 8 x 8 deep casserole and layer ½ squash then all the onion meat substitute combination, then the he scoots . . . He is doing a lot of grimacing and eaten and some fruit . . . PM observation-Patient is other ½ of the squash. makes a horrible screeching/chirping noise . . . I sitting up on the floor, but reluctant to move, even Blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, and enough soy milk to make a thick/pourable paste. Pour this know he is scheduled for tomorrow but I am not sure when squeeze was used. No screeching noted, but over the top of the contents of the casserole. he will make it that long.” muscle tremors are present and significant.” Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve topped with pine nuts. Astonishingly, despite accumulating a horrendous On the third day his nightmare ends: “. . . Noon record for AWA violations and being fined over – Patient is down in cage and not responding to $60,000, just one year later this lab allowed two other stimulation. Notify PI and continue supportive care. primates to suffer fates very similar to #0A0. These PI gave one dose of morphine to try and off set Matching Gifts newer victims were subjected to experiments withdrawal signs, no progress. Patient is down and involving exposure to both simian aids and only minimally responsive . . . (10PM) – Patient is Many U.S. companies generously match withdrawal from addiction to morphine. euthanized per PI protocol.” Internal records from the UKMC reveal that a Just a few months earlier, this same facility had employees’ donations to their favorite charities. rhesus monkey, 3A5, endured terrible pain during Please check with your company to see if they allowed several primates to die of dehydration and early August of 2009: “Patient is screeching very several others to die of gastric bloat, an extremely match gifts and take the time to fill out the form. loudly when moving and grimacing a lot. Muscle painful condition. Most companies match employees’ gifts one to tremors noted along with laying down in cage . . . . On May 13th, 2010, SAEN took serious action one, but some match two to one or even three to (8PM) – Severe muscle tremors noted to the point against UKMC, filing an official complaint with the one. Help maximize your donation today! that animal could not control his right leg and USDA and demanding punitive action be taken started to bite it . . .” against this recalcitrant lab. SAEN’s complaint Weeks later he is still suffering: “Vomit all over generated a major news story in Kansas City, cage and floor in front of cage. . . . Right testicle is garnering media attention by the Associated Press, enlarged and left testicle is very small. ” On the Kansas City Star, and Kansas City Business Journal, ---BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS--- next day: “his testicles are swollen, enlarged and as well as broadcast media. Then for the National Day scrotum has purplish hue. His eyes are sunken, area of Mourning, local activists coordinated a protest with around eyes are puffy and his pupils are dilated. He SAEN’s aid at the UKMC which again was covered by appears to be in pain from swollen scrotum. He will the Kansas City Star, as well as three TV stations, SAEN t-shirts with recycled cotton, only move off of floor of cage with allot of reaching millions of people in the Kansas City area. stainless steel water bottles, and stimulation . . . ” By the 27th of August, he has our new eye-opening book, deteriorated even further: “Monkey is very subdued Please contact the USDA to demand action against Tear at the Jacket and curled up on perch – will only move when University of Kansas Medical Center. stimulated a lot. Eyes are shrunken and dilated. Dr. Robert Gibbens, Director Hair coat is spiked. Testicles are swollen, hard, and Available at our website: USDA/APHIS/AC scrotum has purplish hue. Monkey did eat his 2150 Centre Ave www.saenonline.org biscuits, but it appeared that he vomited overnight.” 3A5 was apparently killed later that day because a Building B, Mailstop 3W11 necropsy was performed. Unbelievably, the life and Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117 ---BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS------BEST SELLERS--- death of 3A5 is not unique. Another male rhesus [email protected] (970) 494-7478 monkey, 84Z, suffered a very similar fate. Topeka Zoo among Nation’s Worst with 12 Negligent Animal Deaths WLALW 2010 -- Fighting for Animals around the Globe by Don Elroy, Director of Captive Wildlife Advocacy As you have seen in many articles in issues of also claims superiority in knowledge and expertise on World Laboratory Animal Liberation Week 2010 In the The Defender, animals often die as a result of captive animals. However, this entity has also taken (WLALW) (April 17 – 25) was a marvelous Northeast, negligence on the part of the entities imprisoning no action against the Topeka Zoo, despite multiple success! During this phenomenal week, protests, Adirondack Animal them. This is just as true for zoos as for any other animal deaths. news conferences, and other media events targeted Rights coordinated facility that the USDA inspects. And just as the The only AZA action taken against the Topeka labs in 26 cities spanning 16 states along with an event targeting USDA has allowed laboratories to abuse animals with Zoo was the recent tabling of accreditation during the international events taking place in France, New the Albany Medical impunity, many zoos are given the same freedom hiring process for a new zoo director. However, the Zealand, and England. Center. Massachusetts from penalties. only findings by AZA, after a zoo visit undertaken at WLALW 2010 events were coordinated in La Animal Rights The USDA has cited the Topeka Zoo (KS) for 12 the request of the city of Topeka, were the following Jolla, Los Angeles, Davis, Long Beach, & San Coalition marched animal deaths which took place from 2006 to 2010 statement regarding the recent animal deaths: Francisco (CA), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), against animal without any fines or penalties. These deaths which Cambridge & Boston (MA), East Lansing & “Our Team did not find specific examples of testing in Boston’s have taken place at this facility are almost too Kalamazoo (MI), Minneapolis (MN), Reno (NV), veterinary care that did not meet professional Copley Square and difficult to read: Concord (NH), Syracuse & Albany (NY), Columbus standards. There was evidence of the need for (OH), Portland (OR), Austin, Richardson, & San picketed Harvard A hippopotamus at this zoo died because she improved communications regarding identification of Antonio (TX), Salt Lake City (UT), Richmond (VA), in opposition to primate experiments. was boiled to death in water that was well over 100 cases and communication between veterinary and Seattle (WA), Charleston (SC), and Washington, DC. In other areas, Protect Our Earth’s Treasures degrees. A pallas cat died without medical care management staff.” For targeted animal experimentation at Ohio State from endotoxemia secondary to maggot infestation, Apparently, the regulators and the accreditors WLALW University in Columbus. Coalition for Animal Rights a rabbit also died from maggot infestation, a both accept animal deaths as “collateral damage” 2010, organized a rally in opposition to abusive experiments pronghorn was found dead in the enclosure after because neither views individual animals as the SAEN’s at Northwestern University in Chicago. Defend being allowed access to other deciding factor in their evaluation of a Michael Animal Rights Today and Tomorrow waged an anti-HLS pronghorns, a chevrotain was found facility. The differing philosophy Budkie led event in Washington, DC. In Minneapolis, dozens of dead in a crate after being left alone, between these bodies and animal a major activists with Animal Rights Coalition rallied in three flying foxes died after being protection organizations, such as news opposition to the brutal experiments at the attacked by an alligator, a leopard SAEN, come to a critical division on conference University of Minnesota. died after being treated with expired this issue. Both regulator (USDA) and in drugs for nine days, a tamandu died accreditor (AZA) believe that the Charleston after becoming severely emaciated greater good of the species outweighs (SC) exposing the horrific abuse of primates within while keepers noted no change in the rights of the individual animal. the Alpha Genesis laboratory, garnering coverage by body weight or condition, and a lion SAEN believes that each animal has the Associated Press which educated thousands of cub died from an acute hemorrhage specific importance and specific rights. people across South Carolina. The Southwest due to a fall. The latest death In June of 2010, SAEN filed an Foundation for Biomedical Research (San Antonio) involved another chevrotain who died official complaint with the USDA was another SAEN target during WLALW -- our press after being stressed by undergoing against the Topeka Zoo requesting the alert revealed the truth through print and broadcast anesthesia and four TB tests due to having only one immediate suspension of its license. Additionally, we news media across Texas. SAEN’s LA chapter functional lung and lung myopathy. have sent a letter to the AZA accreditation committee mounted a day-long event maintaining tremendous Current USDA inspection reports also cite the challenging their findings and requesting that the pressure on UCLA. zoo for elephant problems and for a break-in at the accreditation for the Topeka zoo be cancelled. Out West, Charles River Laboratories was zoo as well as the escape of a bobcat who had been Both SAEN’s USDA complaint and SAEN’s AZA pressured by Northern Nevada Animal Alliance of Reno. SAEN would like to thank all of the wonderful declawed, a clear violation of USDA policy and AVMA accreditation cancellation request stirred up a Portland Animal Defense League orchestrated multiple events in opposition to the incarceration of over 4000 local and national organizations and activists that guidelines. The zoo "failed to provide a barrier whirlwind of news coverage in Kansas. The Topeka Capital Journal ran a major story while KOAM, KSNT, primates at the Oregon Primate Research Center. made World Laboratory Animal Liberation Week 2010 between the general viewing public and the bobcat," such a smashing success and look forward to stated a USDA report. The zoo described the bobcat KCTV, and KTKA television stations extensively Northwest Animal Rights Network exposed the suffering continued cooperation as we work for a day when as The USDA, covered our complaints as well. of primates at the University of Washington, Seattle. “domesticated, docile and declawed." events like WLALW will no longer be necessary! however, disagreed and cited the zoo. It is clear that both the AZA and USDA do not On the whole, 2009 and 2010 USDA inspection consider the negligent deaths of animals to be reports cited the Topeka Zoo for violations of sufficient cause for action. Rome is burning due to veterinary regulations, handling regulations, housing lack of concern by regulation and accreditation $$$$$ GoodSearch for SAEN $$$$$ facilities, environmental enhancement, facilities bodies. As they watch and fiddle, the animals burn Set your home page to www.goodsearch.com and type “Stop Animal Exploitation NOW – SAEN (Milford, OH)” in general, employees, sanitation, separation of animals, and suffer due to their lack of regulatory response. the Who Do You GoodSearch for? box. Then every time you perform an internet search using this website, GoodSearch cleaning/sanitizing/housekeeping, and feeding. Be assured that SAEN will continue will donate to SAEN. This is an easy and painless way to support our work. So start GoodSearching today! Another regulatory body, the Association of Zoos monitoring this situation and filing complaints and Aquariums (AZA), claims to be the ultimate until the AZA and USDA understand that no accreditation body for zoos across the country and animals are expendable. SAEN blows the Lid Off of South Carolina Primate Agony U.S. Lab Negligence kills Animals -– SAEN uncovers the Truth -– Demands USDA Investigation Laboratories across the U.S. have killed many In the Midwest, both the University of Illinois The Alpha Primate DM8A TB in left eye. Messy tail with blood. animals through sheer negligence, but SAEN is (Urbana) and Wichita State University are also part Genesis (AG) Right hand missing fingers 1-4. Eyelids missing. Both taking on these criminal facilities and exposing their of this national epidemic of fatal negligence. abuses so the public can learn the truth. A September, 2009, USDA report cites Wichita Company, located ears missing. Left hand missing finger 1 and thumb. Government reports reveal that several animal State University (WSU) for an experiment which was near Charleston Lower lip swollen and partially missing. (SC), imprisons labs in the Northeast have committed illicit acts conducted in secret for three years without University over 3400 Primate CC74 Lactating. Old wound to left ear. Has resulting in the deaths of animals. During May of approval. During this period, over 100 animals were monkeys. Even half of left ear. Trauma to right arm, face and tail. 2010, the USDA cited Yale 11 times for Animal experimented on, killing 31. The secret experiments though Alpha New trauma to left thigh. Degloved tail. Left hand Welfare Act (AWA) violations arising from a wide were never approved or monitored by WSU officials, Genesis is swollen. Left hand missing 3F, 1D. Right foot missing range of deficiencies, such as inadequate supervision thus depriving the animals of required veterinary registered as a 1D. Left foot 3D old break and trauma. of animal experimentation by the Yale Institutional supervision. research facility, Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC), deficient The secrecy around the experiments also caused Primate DL9W Slight alopecia on lower back. 1-4 they actually perform very little experimentation. veterinary care, faulty facilities, insufficient WSU officials to file fraudulent reports with the digits on left hand have been amputated, 1st and 2nd The vast majority of the primates at this facility are environmental enhancement for primates, and USDA for three years. From 2006 – 2008, WSU digit on right hand amputated. Abrasions to face, used only for breeding or are being boarded at inadequate housing for animals. officials filed federal reports claiming that no animals taxpayer expense because they are owned by the right ear and right thigh. The USDA had been experimented on at all. SAEN press inspection report releases brought WSU’s wrongdoing into the light federal government. Most of the suffering these Whether they have been victims of self-abuse, animals endure cannot be blamed on for May 3, 2010, through a major article in the Wichita Eagle. violence from other monkeys, or human carelessness, cites Yale for two During 2009, the University of Illinois Urbana experimentation. the result is the same. After taking their freedom SAEN investigations have uncovered new incidents in which (UI) received three federal citations from the USDA and ripping away their offspring to become another baboons were for violating the AWA. These violations revolved information that no one else in the animal rights generation of victims, they are deprived of anything movement has ever been able to access. Our burned, no less around inadequate supervision of experimentation by that might resemble a normal life for a monkey. than five separate the UI IACUC and inadequate housing for animals. investigators have brought to light some of the most Just as they are victims in life, their deaths are shocking information ever seen by animal protection incidents of A July 31, 2009, inspection report cites UI for no less tragic. These animals die, just as they lived, primate escapes, mishandling two animals. A chemical solution was activists. Files obtained by SAEN which have surrounded by carnage. previously only been seen by Alpha Genesis staff or and repeated accidentally placed into the lungs of both animals employees of the federal government reveal the lives Primate CV7A Huge laceration to right flank with episodes in which drowning one while the second was resuscitated. and deaths of 1700 monkeys. These documents bowels spread out around corral. Minor puncture hamsters died without receiving adequate veterinary The same report cites UI for another incident in read like medical records from a battlefield. wounds to arms. care because Yale staff failed to notify veterinarians which animals experienced “a sudden severe illness.” Facilities like AG are required by federal law to of the mounting number of deaths. SAEN exposed The principal investigator neglected to report this have environmental enhancement programs designed Primate CA86 Placenta intake- recent childbirth/ these criminal actions through Connecticut news episode for a year, claiming that the medical records to relieve the stress which all primates endure in Trauma to feet, elbows, missing all digits but thumb media with stories running in the New Haven Register for the affected animals had been “lost.” captivity. However, the rhesus and cynomolgus on left hand, missing 2nd, 1/2 of 3, 1/2 of 4 on right and on local radio stations. Illinois public radio ran a key news story which monkeys held prisoner at AG are clearly suffering hand. Illegal incidents at brought the truth to thousands of people. from severe stress. During one year, overgrooming is the Brigham & SAEN will not allow any laboratory that abuses Primate CP5C Broken neck. Thoracic cavity mentioned 198 times in the medical records for AG Women’s Hospital animals to hide the truth. We will continue exposing punctured- pneumothorax. Multiple bite/trauma monkeys -- they are so stressed that they are literally (BWH) of Boston these abusers no matter where they are located, wounds to face and extremities and trunk. pulling their hair out. allowed innocent keeping public pressure focused on labs that break animals to die of the law. But the most damning evidence was discovered Primate T-9034 Fracture to in records from physical examinations. 171 of the negligence. A skull- frontal lobe above right February 9, 2010, Alpha Genesis monkeys are missing body parts. eye, brain exposed. We cannot say exactly what happened to them, but USDA report cites Please contact the Secretary of Agriculture to either through fighting (which can also be caused by On April 12th, 2010, SAEN BWH in the deaths of a demand immediate severe penalties for labs severe stress), self-mutilation, or mishandling these announced the filing of an dog and a sheep. that kill animals through negligence. monkeys have lost fingers, toes, ears, lips, or even Official Complaint against Alpha Government documents reveal that Tom Vilsack entire arms or legs. Genesis, and the USDA has since Secretary of Agriculture The animals suffering at Alpha Genesis sound confirmed that a major the dog died from an anesthetic overdose USDA like they have been literally ripped apart. The investigation is underway. The 1400 Independence Ave SW examination records paint pictures of animals that during a research news of this negligence and Washington, DC 20250 have been injured beyond belief – possibly torn apart abuse generated an Associated Press story which project while the sheep died of a severe infection by their own insanity, hyper-aggressiveness of peaked on over 5000 news websites and can be which had not been reported to BWH veterinary staff. [email protected] (202) 720-3631 cagemates, or maimed by human carelessness. viewed in the media coverage section of our website. SAEN media work revealed this neglect in the pages of the Boston Herald. SAEN springs into Action after U of Florida’s fatal carelessness OUTREACH 2010 -- SAEN Staff educate Activists across the U.S. – Rabbit and Rats die Horribly During 2010, SAEN Our last conference for 2010 was the National SAEN investigations SAEN broke this story to news media in staff have spoken at Animal Rights Conference, AR2010. This year’s have uncovered fatal Gainesville (FL) on July 23, 2010. The response was meetings and conference set an all-time attendance record, carelessness within the fantastic with coverage running in The Gainesville conferences from drawing together over 1000 activists from around laboratories of the Sun and on WRUF 850 AM, reaching tens of Oregon to South the world to learn, train, strategize, and network. University of Florida (UF) thousands of people with the shocking truth. Please Carolina educating SAEN’s Director of Captive Wildlife Advocacy, which we have exposed check out the stories in the media coverage section of people about the abuse Don Elroy, gave several informative talks at through news media across the SAEN website. that is perpetrated on AR2010. Don began with a panel discussion, Abuse the state. SAEN and local activists coordinated a major animals in the name of of Exotic Animals, arming activists to be effective in USDA inspection protest at UF on Saturday, August 14th. Over science or captive wildlife issues. His second presentation, reports reveal that during twenty-five people braved the sweltering heat to entertainment. Amusement Campaigns, revealed SAEN’s current May of 2010 UF received make a statement that animal abuse will not be Our nationwide outreach at conferences began projects and campaigns which focus on captive six federal citations for tolerated. We will continue to work closely with in April when Michael Budkie was invited to exotic animals. violating the Animal these local activists in this ongoing campaign to keep address the bi-annual meeting of the International During AR2010 Michael Budkie had a very Welfare Act. These the pressure on UF. Primate Protection League. Attendees learned about busy schedule, participating in seven violations involved issues the reality of escalating primate research in the workshops/panel discussions. These workshops of inadequate veterinary United States and the daily suffering that our included: Animal Abuse for Science (a presentation care, facilities, housing, enclosures, etc. closest relatives endure in laboratories. of videos about animal research), Newcomer The May 24, 2010, inspection report cites UF for In June, SAEN staff participated in the Let Live Orientation (a panel about how successful activists two incidents in which negligence killed animals. Conference in Portland, OR. This was SAEN’s first became involved in the animal rights movement), One episode involved inappropriate treatment of a time participating in this conference, allowing us to Conducting Investigations/Research (a basic rabbit who was being restrained by technicians for a reach out to an entirely new audience of activists. workshop on developing information), Running nail trim. Improper handling by apparently Michael Budkie’s solo presentation, Anti-Vivisection Campaigns (a discussion of effective campaign unqualified personnel caused the struggling rabbit to Talking Points, equipped activists with the ethical, techniques), Lunch with the Authors (a panel of break his/her back, requiring euthanasia. scientific, and legal shortcomings of animal recently published authors) Vivisection Campaign The second incident involved negligent experimentation. The next presentation, Anti- Reports (an update on projects which oppose procedures during cage cleaning. Inadequate Vivisection Horizons: The Road Ahead, was a lively animal research), and Effective Strategies for inspection of a cage before sterilization resulted in panel discussion involving Justin Goodman of Liberation (a motivational plenary panel placing living rat infants into a sterilization device PETA, Camille Hankins of WAR (Win Animal Rights), presentation for the entire conference). Mr. Budkie which literally cooked them alive. and Michael Budkie of SAEN which also conducted an in-depth focused on effective methods for workshop about investigations vivisection campaigns. and working with news media on The annual Vegetarian Monday immediately following Summerfest is hosted by North AR2010. Taking Care of Animals Now and Forever American Vegetarian Society. SAEN In August, 2010, SAEN staff staff participated in three organized a well-attended potluck Your love for animals can live on even after you have left this world. You can insure that our work to end presentations at this conference. dinner and presentation in animal exploitation continues on to its final conclusion by remembering Stop Animal Exploitation NOW! in Our first talk, The Grief of Dealing Gainesville (FL) about animal with Animal Issues, helps activists experimentation to stimulate your will. This is a wonderful way to show your lasting concern for animals. manage the depressing nature of activism focusing on the animal activism by turning negative University of Florida. This Catch up with SAEN on Facebook emotions into positive actions. During our second preceded the UF protest, see associated story in talk, What the Bible has to say about a Plant-Based this issue of The Defender. Don’t forget to check our exciting page on Facebook. Sign up to be a SAEN follower. All of our latest news Diet and Animal Rights, Michael Budkie drawing Our outreach continues taking us to Cleveland and upcoming events are posted here, so you can stay up-to-date with everything SAEN is doing. from his theological background discussed a more and multiple cities in New York during late animal friendly viewpoint on concepts such as the September and early October to increase awareness “Dominion of Man” which implies responsibility for about the atrocities of animal experimentation. www.saenonline.org the earth and its inhabitants, not license to pillage This includes tabling at the NY Veg Expo in Albany and destroy. SAEN’s last talk, What Every Caring on October 2nd. Visit our main website www.saenonline.org for the most complete information on all of our work for the Person Should Know about Primate Experimentation SAEN believes that this outreach is crucial to animals, and be sure to check the wealth of information about laboratories, zoos, and other animal and What They can Do about it, brought the reality be successful in training, motivating, and exploiters. of life in the laboratory to the attendees of networking with animal activists across the U.S. Summerfest. and beyond.