Law failing animals used in medical research, says scientist who advised on guidelines – The Guardian

Posted July 24th, 2007 in animals, experiments, news, vivisection by sally

“Government legislation aimed at minimising the use and suffering of animals in medical research was branded a failure yesterday by the scientist father of cabinet minister Ed Balls.”

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The Guardian, 24th July 2007

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Court of Appeal rules that Shambo must die – The Independent

Posted July 24th, 2007 in animals, news, slaughter by sally

“The long-running saga of Shambo the bull entered its final chapter yesterday, as the Court of Appeal ruled a slaughter order on the animal was justified, despite his sacred status for the Hindu monks who keep him.”

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The Independent, 24th July 2007

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Judge grants Shambo reprieve – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2007 in animals, news, slaughter by sally

“Shambo, the temple bullock ordered destroyed after a test suggested he may have TB, was reprieved by a high court judge today.”

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The Guardian, 16th July 2007

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Legal appeal for ‘sacred’ bullock – BBC News

Posted July 2nd, 2007 in animals, news, slaughter by sally

“Monks hoping to save a ‘sacred’ bullock called Shambo which has tested positive for bovine TB have made a last-ditch plea to halt a slaughter order.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2007

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