Welcome to Day 11 of The March to Abolish Animal Testing! The journey kicks off with major breaking news from Washington: USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. just announced a sweeping, multi-agency initiative to overhaul dog oversight in the nation’s laboratories.

HHS says it is advancing over 20 key actions to pivot away from unnecessary animal testing in favor of innovative, human-based research methods.

Partnering across federal sectors, the USDA also says it will be cracking down on substandard breeding facilities by deploying the new Animal Protection Bureau, boosting inspector general staffing, and tightening compliance rules.
This momentum couldn't come at a more crucial time.

As our dedicated marchers hit the pavement in Syracuse on their relentless mission toward Marshall BioResources—the nation's largest commercial beagle breeder for laboratory experimentation—a profound cultural sea change is unfolding. Driven by growing bipartisan consensus, leaders from all political backgrounds are finally uniting to demand a transition toward modern, humane scientific practices.

Syracuse Press Conference
Today, as marchers reach Syracuse, they are holding a special press conference that will be broadcast LIVE on UnchainedTV.

The conference will be kicked off by March Co-Founders Gretchen Primack and Ella Magers. There will reportedly be an incredible lineup of local and federal leaders, including Congressman John Mannion (D- NY) and Matt Jones, Communications Director for Assemblywoman Pam Hunter (D- Syracuse). There will also reportedly be a representative from the Syracuse Mayor's Office.
Now, UnchainedTV’S Jane Velez-Mitchell, anti-vivisection expert Hoorik Telle and reporter Jami Sassone bring us the very latest!