title: Ethical research as the target of animal extremism: an international problem.
abstract: Animal extremism has been increasing worldwide; frequently researchers are the targets of actions by groups with extreme animal rights agendas. Sometimes this targeting is violent and may involve assaults on family members or destruction of property. In this article, we summarize recent events and suggest steps that researchers can take to educate the public on the value of animal research both for people and animals.
authors.affiliation: Office of Research Advocacy, Oregon Health and Science University, Beaverton, OR, USA.
authors.forename: P Michael
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Conn
authors.forename: F T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Rantin
mesh_terms: D035661:Animal Care Committees; D032761:Animal Experimentation / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017087:Animal Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000818:Animals; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*