Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR)

The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to promoting public understanding, respect and support for humane and responsible animal research, which advances human and animal health.

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Chimp Haven, Inc.

Chimp Haven, Inc. is a private, non-profit sanctuary providing lifetime care for chimpanzees retired from service as lab animals in Keithville, La. In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed the CHIMP Act into law which created the National Chimpanzee Sanctuary System which retires chimpanzees from federally funded research programs and is overseen by The National Institutes of Health.

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Animal Welfare Information Center

Part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Library. Established as part of a 1985 revision to the Animal Welfare Act. Has resources about laboratory animals used in biomedical research including legislation, publications, training, meetings, and organizations.

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Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare

Part of the National Institutes of Health. The site includes articles, commentary, laws and policies on research animal care, use and euthanasia. For more information contact Susan Brust Silk, director of the OLAW division of policy and education.

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