News & Press

February 9, 2021
FBR announces new board chair

January 29, 2021
FBR launches online public opinion poll library

October 28, 2020
FBR recognizes US Fish and Wildlife Service’s efforts to streamline permitting

March 26, 2020
FBR and NABR Urge Trump Administration to Streamline Research Animal Transportation

October 24, 2019
FBR Press Statement on NIH Decision Not to Relocate Alamogordo Chimpanzees

September 10, 2019
FBR Press Statement on EPA Animal Research Announcement

2021

The Detroit News – May 2 – Opinion: We need research monkeys to advance medical therapies
(Read Matt Bailey’s Detroit News op-ed on the FBR Blog)
The Gainesville Sun – March 20 – UF reports detail more research animal mistreatment

InsideSources – March 7 – The Research Monkey Shortage is Real

The New York Times – Feb. 23 – Future Vaccines Depend on Test Subjects in Short Supply: Monkeys

Elko Daily Free Press – Feb. 15 – Commentary: Thank animal research for COVID-19 vaccines

Orlando Sentinel – Feb. 4 – Animal research crucial in COVID-19 vaccine development

South Shore Press – Jan. 27 – Thank Animal Research for COVID-19 Vaccines
The Altoona Mirror – Jan. 26 – Animal research playing vital role

New York Post – Jan. 18 – More than 110 million rats, mice used in US labs: report

Opera News – Jan. 14 – Thank animal research for COVID-19 vaccines
The Apalachicola Times – Jan. 14 – Thank animal research for COVID-19 vaccines

Science – Jan. 12 – How many mice and rats are used in U.S. labs? Controversial study says more than 100 million

The Telegraph – Jan. 12 – Thank animal research for COVID-19 vaccines
The Walters Herald – Jan. 12 – Thank Animal Research For COVID-19 Vaccines

Houston Chronicle – Jan. 6 – Thank animal research for COVID-19 vaccines
(Read Matt Bailey’s Houston Chronicle op-ed on the FBR Blog)

2020

White Lake Beacon – Dec. 17 – A shortage of research animals could delay a COVID-19 vaccine
Cass Lake Times – Dec. 16 – A shortage of research animals could delay a COVID-19 vaccine
Rocky Mount Telegram – Dec. 15 – Shortage of research animals could delay vaccine
The Daily Advance – Dec. 15 – Shortage of research animals could delay vaccine
The Daily Reflector – Dec. 15 – Shortage of research animals could delay vaccine
Atlanta Inquirer Dec. 12 – A shortage of Research Animals Could Delay a COVID-19 Vaccine
Williston Herald Media – Dec. 11 – A shortage of research animals could delay a COVID-19 vaccine
Legal Reader – Dec. 4 – Bill Seeks to Allow Drug Companies to Forgo Dog Testing
The Canton Times – Dec. 3 – A SHORTAGE OF RESEARCH ANIMALS COULD DELAY A COVID-19 VACCINE
The Dewey County Record – Dec. 3 – A SHORTAGE OF RESEARCH ANIMALS COULD DELAY A COVID-19 VACCINE
The World – Dec. 1 – Shortage of research animals could delay a virus vaccine
The Times Weekly – Nov. 18 – A shortage of research animals could delay a COVID-19 vaccine
Sun Community News – Nov. 17 – Shortage of research animals could delay vaccine

Kaiser Health News – Nov. 13 – ‘AARF’ Bill Aims To Prevent Use Of Dogs In Pharmaceutical Research

 

STAT+ – Nov. 12 – Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate use of dogs in pharmaceutical testing

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Nov. 12 – Matthew R. Bailey: Shortage of animals could delay a vaccine

Hollywood Life – Oct. 7 – Carl Dean: 5 Things To Know About DollyParton’s Beloved Husband Of 54 Years
The Dewey County Record – Sept. 16 – ANIMAL RESEARCH IS FAST-TRACKING A COVID-19 VACCINE
The Independent – Sept. 10 – The lastest coronavirus vaccine setback: America doesn’t have enough monkeys
Independent-Journal – Sept. 3 – Animal Research Is Fast-Tracking A COVID-19 Vaccine
Aurora County Standard – Sept. 2 – Animal Research Is Fast-Tracking A COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.K. Daily Star – Aug. 31 – US ‘hit with monkey shortage for coronavirus trials’ as China hoards animals

The Atlantic– Aug. 31 – America Is Facing a Monkey Shortage

My Horry News – Aug. 21 – Animal research is fast-tracking a COVID-19 vaccine
Fergus Falls Daily Journal – Aug. 19 – Animal research is fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine
Lexington County Chronicle – Aug. 19 – THE LATEST ON COVID-19 VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
View From The Pugh – Aug. 19 – Animal research is fast-tracking a COVID-19 vaccine

The Buffalo News – Aug. 5 – Another Voice: Animal research critical in making a Covid-19 vaccine

World Atlas – July 14 – Common Animals Used In Medical Research
ED Times – July 3 – Why Do Scientists Use Mice As Test Subjects So Much?
Daily Star – May 21 – Monkeys in coronavirus tests ‘develop immunity’ in two different studies
Cass Lake Times – May 13 – To stop the coronavirus, continue animal research
Virginia Mercury – May 8 – Envigo: Cumberland dogs are well cared for
The Gilmer Mirror – May 4 – To stop the coronavirus, continue animal research
Style Magazine Newswire – May 1 – To Stop the Coronavirus, Continue Animal Research
The Virginia Mountaineer – April 30 – To Stop the Coronavirus, Continue Animal Research
The Green Fund – April 29 – Do Rats Get the Munchies?
The Madera Tribune – April 27 – Commentary: Work with animals helps develop vaccines against coronavirus
Speaking of Research – April 22 – Statement in Support of the Global Research Community’s Efforts to End the COVID-19 Crisis
Garden State Observer – April 17 – ANIMAL TESTING MAY BE BEST TOOL TO DEFEAT COVID-19
Asbury Park Press – April 17 – Coronavirus: Animal testing may be best tool to defeat COVID-19| Bailey
JD Supra – April 9 – Animal Models Remain Vital For COVID-19 Research
Pontiac Daily Leader – April 4 – Animal rights groups choosing virus over you
The Globe and Mail – April 2 – Chinese wildlife ban freezes export of test monkeys amid worldwide push for COVID-19 vaccine
The Canton Times – April 1 – ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUPS CHOOSE CORONAVIRUS OVER YOUR SAFETY
The Dewey County Record – April 1 – ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUPS CHOOSE CORONAVIRUS OVER YOUR SAFETY
The Okeene Record – April 1 – ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUPS CHOOSE CORONAVIRUS OVER YOUR SAFETY
Cass Lake Times – March 25 – Animal Rights Groups Choose Coronavirus over Your Safety
Sun Valley Daily Independent – March 19 – Animal research crucial to halting coronavirus
NewsDio – March 17 – Lab animals find homes through adoption

Web MD – March 16 – Lab animals find homes through adoption

Medical Express – March 16 – Texas baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus
South China Morning Post – March 16 – Texas baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus
Maryland Herald Mail – March 15 – Texas baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus
Charlotte Observer – March 15 – Texas baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus
Houston Style Magazine – March 9 – Animal Rights Groups Choose Coronavirus over Your Safety
Manila Bulletin – March 9 – Texas lab tests baboon in search for COVID-19 cure
Smart Investor – March 8 – Coronavirus: To cure the humans, scientists rush to experiment on primates
Laredo Morning Times – March 7 – A San Antonio baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus
San Antonio Express – March 7 – A San Antonio baboon troop enlisted in humankind’s war on coronavirus

Bloomberg News – March 7 – Texas Baboon Troop Enlisted in Humankind’s War on Coronavirus

Detroit News – March 2 – Animal rights groups choose coronavirus over your safety 

Elko Daily Free Press – Feb. 26 – With coronavirus spreading, now is not the time for restrictions on animal research
The Canton Times – Feb. 20 – With coronavirus spreading, now is not the time for restrictions on animal research

Science Magazine – Feb. 20 – NIH hosts nonhuman primate workshop amidst increased scrutiny of monkey research

The Crescent News – Feb. 18 – Not the time for restrictions on animal research
The Odessa American – Feb. 16 – With coronavirus spreading, now is not the time for restrictions on animal research
The Holland Sentinel – Feb. 16 – With Coronavirus spreading, now is not time for restrictions on animal research
The Daily Journal – Feb. 13 – Op-Ed on Coronavirus
Cass Lake Times – Feb. 12 – With Coronavirus spreading, now is not time for restrictions on animal research
Plumas News – Feb. 12 – Op-Ed on Coronavirus
Wilson County News – Feb. 12 – With Coronavirus, Vaccine Calls for Animal Research
Kern Valley Sun – Feb. 12 – Coronavirus is taking its toll
The San Bernardino American Newspaper – Feb. 11 – With Coronavirus Spreading, Now Is Not the Time for Restrictions on Animal Research

Smithsonian Magazine – Feb. 11 – The F.D.A. Will Now Allow Lab Animals to Be Adopted

The Daily Independent – Feb. 10 – With Coronavirus Spreading, No Time for Animal Research Restrictions
The Sidney Herald – Feb. 10 – Animal Research is Crucial to Curing Coronavirus
Bradford Journal – Feb. 2 – With Coronavirus Spreading, Now Is Not The Time For Restrictions On Animal Research

International Business Times – Feb. 2 – With Coronavirus Spreading, Now Is Not The Time For Restrictions On Animal Research

Tennessee Tribune – Jan. 8 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals 
Duluth News Tribune – Jan. 7 – National View Column: Airlines, stop discriminating against science
Peoria Times – Jan. 3 – Op-Ed on EPA’s Decision on Animal Testing 
San Bernadino American – Jan. 1 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication))

2019

North Platte Bulletin – Dec. 29 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication))
The Glendale Star – Dec. 27 – Banning animals in toxicity studies could become a costly mistake
Newton Daily News – Dec. 23 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication))

Science Magazine – Dec. 19 – 2020 U.S. spending bill restricts some animal research, pushes for lab animal retirement

The Desert Review – Dec. 17 – Airlines, Stop Discriminating Against Science
Denton Daily – Dec. 14 – Scientists say United, other airlines illegally refuse to fly lab monkeys, fearing animal rights protesters
Cass Lake Times – Dec. 11 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication))
The Sentinel- Progress – Dec. 9 – Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Altoona Mirror – Dec. 9 Transportation of Research Animals (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
The Press – Dec. 9 – EPA’s Decision on Animal Testing (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
The Press – Dec. 6 – Banning Animals in Studies Could be a Costly Mistake
InsideSource – Dec. 3 – Op-Ed on Transportation of Research Animals 
The Daily Journal – Dec. 2 – Op-Ed on EPA’s Decision on Animal Testing 
The Argus Falls Daily – Dec. 2 –Banning Animals in Toxicity Studies Could Be a Costly Mistake
San Bernadino American – Nov. 28 –  Op-Ed on EPA’s Decision on Animal Testing
Real Clear Science – Nov. 9 – Banning Animals in Toxicity Studies Could Be a Costly Mistake
NABR Press Statement on NIH Decision Not to Relocate Alamogordo Chimpanzees on October 24
Pelham Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Soundview Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Harrison Independent – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Rye Chronicle – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Westchester Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Mount Vernon Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Northcastle News – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Yonkers Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
Eastchester Rising – Oct. 4 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV (Op-Ed (Syndication)) 
The California Aggie – Oct. 2 – Animal rights activists urge sanctions after deaths of seven baby primates garner media attention
Daily Independent – Sept. 21 – Oped on Animal Research and HIV 
South Florida Times – Sept. 19 – Op-Ed on Animal Research and HIV 
Farmersville Times – Sept. 19 – Op-Ed on Animal Research and HIV
The Sentinel-Progress – Sept. 18 – Op-Ed on Animal Research and HIV
The Sentinel-Progress – Sept. 18 – Animal activists are on the wrong side of the fight against AIDS
San Fernando Sun – Sept. 11 – We Need to Keep Primates in Research 
Genetic Literacy Project – Sept. 11 – Viewpoint: Animal rights activists ‘reckless’ and ‘inhumane’ 
San Bernadino American – Sept. 10 – We Need to Keep Primates in Research
Galion Inquirer – Sept. 7 –  We Need to Keep Primates in Research
Pelham Rising – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Mount Vernon Rising – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research 
Westchester Rising – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Northcastle News – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Rye Chronicle – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research 
Harrison Independent – Sept. 6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Soundview Rising – Sept.6 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research 
Cheney Free Press – Sept. 5 – We Need to Keep Primates in Research
Kaiser Family Foundation – Sept. 4 – Opinion Piece Argues Animal Research Necessary To Develop Treatments, Vaccines For HIV

Real Clear Science – Sept. 1 – Animal Activists on Wrong Side of Fight Against AIDS

FBR Press Statement on EPA Animal Research Announcement September 10, 2019
Yahoo News – August 30 – Op-Ed on Animal Research and HIV 
STAT News – August 30 – Animal activists are on the wrong side of the fight against AIDS
Boston Globe – August 21 – Letter to the Editor: Doctors gain essential experience in training on live animals
Town of Paradise Valley Independent – August 14 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research

The Boston Herald – August 11-  Monkey Study Says More than Will You Marry Me

Atlanta Inquirer – August 10 – We Need to Keep Primates in Research 
Farmers Independent – August 7 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Pike Press – August 7 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
The Burlington Record – August 1 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Odessa American – July 28 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Rochelle News-Leader – July 27 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Log Cabin Democrat – July 27 – We Need to Keep Primates in Research
Ubuntu News – July 27 – Rochelle News-Leader Supports animal research in effort to save lives
Delano Herald Journal – July 26 – Organ Transplants and Animal Research
Washington Examiner – July 11- Monkey see, monkey cure: Primates are necessary for research
Desert News – July 11 – Guest opinion: ‘Babe’ the pig could save the lives of human babies
Town Line – May 22 – Scores & Outdoors: A ferret could save your life some day, seriously
Sentinel News – May 17 – Cutting off funding for animal research would prove deadly for humans 
Floriday Sentry- May 16 – Cutting off funding for animal research would prove deadly for humans

AP News – May 2 – A ferret could save your life. Seriously

Houston Chronicle – May 2 – A ferret could save your life. Seriously
Houston Chronicle – April 26 – Cutting off funding for animal research would prove deadly for humans
Bustle – April 17 – Is CBD Scientifically Proven? Experts Evaluate The 3 Most Common Claims

Detroit Free Press – April 11 – Cutting animal research would hurt humans
Sentinel News – April 5 – A Ferret Could Save Your Life. Seriously.
The Manning Times – March 26 – A ferret could save your life, seriously
Laboratory Equipment – March 25 – Watchdog Group Claims ‘Cat Cannibalism’ at USDA Research Facility
Ft. Myers News Press – March 21 – A ferret could save your life, seriously
San Fernando Sun – March 13 – Animal Research Saves People and Their Pets from Cancer
Sun Independent – March 12 – Animal research saves people and their pets from cancer
Dos Mundos – March 11 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research
The Kingstree News – February 27 – Animal saves people and their pets from cancer
Sentinel News – February 20 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research
The Lebanon Reporter – February 13 – Animal research key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS
The Times Weekly – February 13 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS?
Southwest Digest – February 7 – Animal Research Can Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases
Fayette Tribune – February 1 – Animal Research Necessary for Cure to Cancer
The Perry County Tribune – January 30 – Animal Research Can Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases
Ventura Breeze – January 30 – A vaccine for Alzheimer’s could be within reach
American Society of Animal Science – January 30 – Biomedical Research Leader Highlights Importance of Animal Studies
The Logan Daily News – January 29 – Vaccine for Alzheimer’s could be within reach
Sentinel News – January 27 – Animal Research Saves People and Their Pets from Cancer 
The Montgomery Herald – January 25 –Animal research saves people and their pets from cancer
The Monroe News – January 22 – Animal Research Can Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases 
The Independent – January 18 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal research
North Forty News – January 17 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research
Deseret News – January 16 – Animal research can save people and their pets from cancer
The Providence American – January 16 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research
The Gilmer Mirror – January 3 – The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research
Investors Business Daily – January 2 – Public health still depends on animal research

2018

The Detroit News – December 25, 2018 – Animal research key to ending Alzheimer’s
Outsourcing-Pharma – December 6, 2018 – ‘Patients will lose’ if airlines refuse to transport lab animals

CNN – December 4, 2018 – Retired FDA research monkeys find new home and music in Florida

The Burlington Record (Burlington, CO) – November 1, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
Sentinel News (Ogden, UT) – October 23, 2018 – Animal Research Helps Animals, Too 
Odessa American Online (Odessa, TX) – October 15, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Cleveland Daily Banner (Cleveland, TN) – October 13, 2018 – Animal Research Helps Animals, Too 
The Beacon (Babylon, NY) – October 4, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Spanish Journal (Milwaukee, WI) – October 3, 2018 – Animal Research Helps Animals, Too 
Massapequa Post (Massapequa Park, NY) – October 3, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Amityville Record (Amityville, NY) – October 3, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Hendricks County Flyer (Avon, IN) – September 27, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
The Independent (St. George, UT) – September 24, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Press & Journal (Middletown, PA) – September 19, 2018 – Animal lovers should love animal testing: It saves the lives of pets 

Lake Forest Patch (Irvine, CA) – September 18, 2018 – UC Irvine Cries Foul To Erroneous Watchdog Claims

Tidewater Review (West Point, VA) – September 11, 2018 –  Animal Research Helps Animals, Too

The Virginia Gazette – September 11, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets — and their owners
Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, PA) – August 21, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research

Houston Chronicle – August 21, 2018 – Animal research is crucial for pets and their owners

Science Magazine– August 17, 2018 –Letter to the Editor RE: Opening the lab door

Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, KS) – August 15, 2018 – Animal Research Saves Human — and Animal Lives
Laboratory Equipment – August 6, 2018 – The Dangerous New Trend of Anti-Animal Research Legislation
The Times and Democrat (Orangeburg, SC)– August 3, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
White Mountain Independent (Show Low, AZ)– July 20, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
Pike Press (Pittsfield, IL) – July 18, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) – July 15, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
Monroe News (Monroe, MI) – July 14, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
Wayne County Mail (Ontario, NY) – July 12, 2018 – If You Love Animals, Support Animal Research
UBMediaBiz– July 10, 2018 – Animal lovers should be cheering for animal research — not opposing it
Laboratory Equipment – July 5, 2018 – Poliovirus Vaccine a Potential Game Changer for Cancer Research

The Washington Times – June 6, 2018 – Innovative research that saves lives

Herald-Times – May 19, 2018 – Researchers Deserve Praise (Letter to the Editor)

Science Magazine – March 22, 2018 – Congress Orders USDA to Restore Transparency, Completeness to Animal Welfare Reports

CNN – February 2, 2018 – FDA Reviewing Animal Studies in Wake of Monkey Deaths

Lab Animal – January 31, 2018 – Love Animals? Support Animal Research
Laboratory Equipment – January 16, 2018 – Tuberculosis Research Misrepresented Results of Animal Studies, Journal Finds
 

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) – January 3, 2018 – Animal research helps pets, too

2017

Fox News.com – December 2, 2017 – Animal lovers should support animal research, not condemn it. Here’s why
Laboratory Equipment – October 26, 2017 – New Outreach Program Focuses on How Animal Research Benefits Pets
Inside Higher Ed – September 22, 2017 – Fair Game? PETA Goes After Yale Post Doc

The Wall Street Journal – September 17, 2017 – Love Your Dog, Support Animal Research

The Hill – July 24, 2017 – Efforts by animal rights groups to defund NIH are dangerous

Columbia Daily Tribune – July 18, 2017 – Medical group readies complaint against MU over use of live pigs
Research Features– Issue 110 (June 2017, pg 38-42) – FBR: The case for animal testing
Full Measure News (broadcast) – April 2, 2017 – Animal Research


Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association – March 15, 2017 – APHIS pulls welfare information from website

Phys.org – March 14, 2017 – Research will examine whether other measures can replace animal testing

Chronicle of Higher Education – February 13, 2017 – Database Alarms Both Scientists and Protesters

The Baltimore Sun – March 14, 2017 – Study aims to check if other methods can replace animal testing

Science Magazine – February 9, 2017 – USDA scrubbing of animal records may have been sparked by horse lawsuit

Science Magazine – February 7, 2017 – USDA responds to outcry over removal of animal welfare documents, lawsuit 

Laboratory Equipment – February 6, 2017 – Animal Welfare Act Records Removed from USDA Website

Nature Magazine – February 3, 2017 – US government takes animal-welfare data offline*

Bloomberg – October 14, 2015 – How Monkeys Became Big Business in Florida*Also featured in Scientific American – February 6, 2017