Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Disciplinary Actions Despite Growth in Animal Use
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) has published its second annual “Laboratory Animal Care Audit,” a groundbreaking report that documents violations of animal care standards in research laboratories across the United States. The 2025 audit offers a detailed look at compliance failures from 2024, revealing specific instances of substandard care and regulatory violations at facilities inspected by the USDA.
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The report, now available on NAVS' website, provides a fact-based analysis of documented violations, presenting them facility by facility. Rather than offering opinions or recommendations for improvement, the audit strictly lays out the facts, giving readers an unfiltered look at the conditions animals endure in research environments.
Significant Findings
— The report details violations found at 78 laboratories that use animals in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
— Four of the 78 facilities (5%) detailed in the report were issued a fine for 2024 violations of the AWA.
— 29 of the 78 (37%) are repeat offenders that also appeared in our 2024 LACA.
— Key trends: widespread violations and minimal consequences, neglect of basic veterinary standards, painful procedures without relief, improper handling leading to injury, and environmental and housing deficiencies.
The report emphasizes that these findings are based solely on USDA inspection records and reports submitted by the laboratories themselves. The purpose of the audit is to make this information easily accessible and providing transparency regarding the treatment of animals in research settings.
NAVS hopes that by making this data readily accessible, the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders will be better informed about the current state of animal welfare in labs.
Access the Full Report
The “Lab Animal Care Audit” is available for download on the NAVS website. Media professionals and the general public are encouraged to review the findings for themselves. For more information or to speak with an expert source, please contact Jerome Schwich, NAVS Communications Director, at jschwich@navs.org.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY (NAVS):The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is a non-profit dedicated to creating a world where animals are no longer exploited through research. Since 1929, NAVS has been at the forefront of advocating for the replacement of outdated animal testing methods with innovative, human-relevant alternatives. Through strategic campaigns, legislative initiatives, and educational outreach, NAVS works tirelessly to eliminate the use of animals in laboratories and create a future where scientific progress aligns with compassion and ethical considerations.
NAVS invites individuals to join the movement toward humane science by supporting our mission. Together, we can drive positive change, raise awareness, and contribute to a world where animals are no longer subjected to unnecessary suffering. For more information, visit navs.orgor connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
CONTACT: Jerome Schwich, Communications Director, jschwich@navs.org 773-329-1225
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