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B&K Universal, who breed dogs for research, have had plans for expansion of their premises in East Yorkshire rejected.
Wendy Jarrett, Chief Executive, Understanding Animal Research, said:
“We are very disappointed that East Riding of Yorkshire Council has ignored the advice of its officers and has rejected this planning application. While scientists don’t want to have to use dogs – or any animal for that matter – the fact is they remain essential for safety testing new medicines before they are given to human beings. It would have been much better for the dogs if they could be bred here in the UK rather than having to be flown in from abroad.
“Research using dogs has given us insulin to control diabetes, treatments for heart disease, organ transplants, the ECG and the defibrillator, as well as many medicines and vaccines for our pet dogs. Today’s decision is a blow to the future of this important research in the UK.”