Articles for author: Andrew Alpin

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Texan Controversy Over Housing 43,000 Monkeys in Laboratory & August Update

Andrew Alpin

Brazoria County, Texas, became the center of a heated in January 2024 when a biomedical research firm, Charles River Laboratories, announced plans to house up to 43,200 monkeys for research purposes. This decision sparked a significant backlash from the local community and animal rights groups, leading to a complex confrontation between economic interests, animal welfare ...