March 2002—In the wake of pressure from animal protectionists and legislators, the University of Colorado has decided to purchase research dogs exclusively from Class A dealers, i.e., breeders licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the past, the University has bought dogs from Class B dealers—brokers who obtain animals from sources such as shelters, auctions and other dealers, some of whom have been linked to the black market.

During 2001, eight of the 125 major medical schools in the U.S. decided to completely eliminate the use of animals in their curricula. For more information, visit the Doctors Against Dog Labs website.

Source: Animal News Center, Inc.