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At Beagle Freedom Project, we are often asked the same question by elected officials, members of the media, and the general public: “Why is it that beagles are the breed of dog that make up the vast majority of the dogs used in laboratories, worldwide?” We consulted scientific and industry journals and quickly learned that beagles are a preferred breed because of their “good behavioral characteristics, size, and other physical traits”[i] as well as their “docile temperament.”[ii] In other words, the very same characteristics that make beagles wonderful companion animals and beloved members of the family make them vulnerable victims for laboratory experiments. But we wanted to dig a little deeper than this. There are plenty of dogs that have gentle dispositions, so how was it, precisely, that beagles became the b
Raymond L. McCue, MD, MBA, is the new chief medical officer for Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. He will work with leadership and medical staff to ensure quality of patient care and safety.