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Animal extremists: a cause for concern?

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  • 1Trauma and Burn Care Center, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA.

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|May 1, 1996
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Animal rights extremists pose a threat to researchers using animals in biomedical studies, including burn research. Institutions should implement security measures to prevent potential attacks and protect personnel and research integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Animal welfare science
  • Security studies

Background:

  • Animal rights extremism has targeted individuals and institutions involved in animal use, including biomedical researchers, hunters, farmers, and fur ranchers.
  • Recent years have seen increased activism and incidents by animal rights groups globally.
  • Burn research, which often involves animal models like rodents and higher mammals subjected to burn and smoke trauma, is a specific area of concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential threat of liberation attacks by animal rights extremists on biomedical research facilities.
  • To raise awareness among researchers and institutions about the risks associated with animal-based research.
  • To provide actionable recommendations for preventing or mitigating such attacks.

Main Methods:

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  • This study is primarily a review and risk assessment based on reported incidents and the nature of animal-based research.
  • Analysis of past extremist activities and their targets.
  • Identification of vulnerabilities in research settings.

Main Results:

  • Investigators and institutions utilizing animal models, particularly in burn research, face a credible threat from animal rights extremists.
  • Past incidents demonstrate a pattern of targeting individuals and facilities involved in animal research.
  • The potential for disruption and harm necessitates serious consideration of security measures.

Conclusions:

  • Biomedical researchers and institutions must proactively address the security risks posed by animal rights extremism.
  • Implementing preventative security strategies is crucial for protecting personnel, animals, and research continuity.
  • A serious and strategic approach to security is warranted given the potential for direct attacks.