Animal exposed in Brussels proeflab

In laboratory animals center of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is determined not gently handled animals.

The care and housing of rats, mice, rabbits and pigs leaves much to be desired. And they are sometimes slain in a shocking way. For example, newborn mice frozen to death or their neck is broken up with a pair of scissors or pen. Also decapitated pigs. The attitude of people towards animals would be 'indifferent'.

The lab violates many rules, Gaia concludes. Chairman Michel Vandenbosch demanding a thorough investigation and wants the license of the center is suspended.

The university makes it into a reaction able to understand the disturbing images and initiate investigations. Short-term investment in better housing and welfare, the VUB promises.