It is possible that the supply of Beagles for private ownership will increase due to the decrease in demand by NIH labs that have supposedly ended the practice of using them for experiments. An aspiring Punatic Beagle (hopefully with no tic) owner at least has reason to hope that this will lower the price of mainland Beagles requiring transport to Puna.
https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/05/06/t...periments/
According to the White Coat Waste Project, a self-described bipartisan government watchdog seeking to end animal testing by the U.S. government, Bhattacharya's announcement brought an end to an almost 10-year-long campaign by the group to close what it called "the U.S. government's largest dog lab."
The watchdog group claimed the lab "killed more than 2,133 beagles in brutal septic shock experiments." Sepsis occurs in humans when the immune system overreacts to an infection. It can cause organ failure and is life-threatening. Sepsis shock is the last stage of sepsis.
The group's investigation included an invoice from the animal breeder Envigo that showed it shipped beagles to the NIH in Bethesda. Envigo pleaded guilty to animal welfare and environmental crimes in 2024 and faced a $35 million fine. The company surrendered more than 4,000 beagles from its facility after federal regulators found it failed to provide adequate care for the animals.
Snopes has not independently verified the claims in the watchdog group's investigation.
Bhattacharya's announcement followed an NIH news release on April 29 in which the agency said it would prioritize "human-based research technologies" going forward and move away from animal testing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in April 2025 that it would phase out animal testing as well.
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https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/05/06/t...periments/
According to the White Coat Waste Project, a self-described bipartisan government watchdog seeking to end animal testing by the U.S. government, Bhattacharya's announcement brought an end to an almost 10-year-long campaign by the group to close what it called "the U.S. government's largest dog lab."
The watchdog group claimed the lab "killed more than 2,133 beagles in brutal septic shock experiments." Sepsis occurs in humans when the immune system overreacts to an infection. It can cause organ failure and is life-threatening. Sepsis shock is the last stage of sepsis.
The group's investigation included an invoice from the animal breeder Envigo that showed it shipped beagles to the NIH in Bethesda. Envigo pleaded guilty to animal welfare and environmental crimes in 2024 and faced a $35 million fine. The company surrendered more than 4,000 beagles from its facility after federal regulators found it failed to provide adequate care for the animals.
Snopes has not independently verified the claims in the watchdog group's investigation.
Bhattacharya's announcement followed an NIH news release on April 29 in which the agency said it would prioritize "human-based research technologies" going forward and move away from animal testing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in April 2025 that it would phase out animal testing as well.
The link and snippet provided in this post is for general informational purposes only and reflects the views and interpretations of the author. The poster assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use or reliance on the content herein. Readers are encouraged to consult original sources and professional guidance for further information.
By accessing or using the information in this post, you acknowledge and agree that the poster is not liable for any direct or indirect consequences related to the mention of beagles or any other subject discussed.
Specific to the content regarding beagles, any descriptions of animal research, laboratory practices, or related legal matters are based on publicly available sources and do not constitute endorsement, verification, or condemnation of any specific practices, institutions, or individuals.