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Amgen Faces Protests Over Animal Testing Practices
On August 3, animal rights activists gathered outside Amgen's Thousand Oaks headquarters to protest against the company's use of animal testing. The protesters demanded that Amgen end its practice of using animals in research and development.
The demonstration was a clear expression of concern for animal welfare, with participants calling on the biotech firm to adopt more humane methods in its scientific pursuits.
Amgen's Thousand Oaks headquarters is one of several locations where the company conducts research and develops new treatments. The use of animals in testing has long been a contentious issue, with many arguing that it is unnecessary and inhumane.