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Press Releases University of Pennsylvania lead U.S. in violations of federal animal welfare act URGENT NEWS ADVISORY Attention: Weekend News Desk University of Pennsylvania targeted for Sunday demonstration; Labs
lead U.S. in violations of federal animal welfare act PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania which has violated
federal Animal Welfare Act law more times than any other university in
the country is the target of animal protection activists here. A demonstration, part of national "Primate Liberation Week" protests
this next week, will be held SUNDAY, Oct. 14, from 1-3 p.m. at 34th &
Walnut, according to ROAR (Reach Out for Animal Rights). Federal (USDA) inspection reports cite the university research labs
for 77 Animal Welfare Act violations in the areas of veterinary care,
environmental enhancement for primates, unqualified personnel, and
institutional animal care and use committees, according to SAEN, a
national research watchdog non-profit based in Ohio. -30-
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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