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Ontario’s Laurentian University is causing waves for animal activists by announcing the school will euthanize animals used in research,
The Sudbury Star reported. University president Robert Hache announced the plans in conjunction with the closure of some facilities.
The university’s decision is also part of financial problems at the educational center. Shaun Malley, a spokesperson, shared that about 200 small animals would be euthanized. “Laurentian University wishes to thank the community for their questions and concerns on the animal care facility,” he said. “The facility is small and has primarily housed mice and rats for medical-related research. With the closure of the animal care facility, these research activities will be wound down under the oversight of a veterinarian following animal welfare guideli
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The fallout from Laurentian University’s financial crisis continues to be felt throughout Greater Sudbury and on campus.
On Thursday, university president Robert Hache announced the school plans to euthanize hundreds of animals used for research. Understandably, that news has caused shock and dismay for the many animal-loving residents of the city.
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Shaun Malley, a spokesperson for Laurentian University, acknowledged Thursday that with the closure of some LU facilities, programs and research labs, there are about 200 small animals mostly mice and rats that are scheduled to be euthanized.