Dear Mr. Christian Herzog,

Air France's commitment to supporting biomedical research is to be commended.  Your statement affirming your continued commitment to transporting live animals used for research is very important to neuroscientists such as myself.  Animal models are used today to advance our understanding of many neurological diseases that affect large numbers of individuals and for which cures are actively being pursued.  I wish to thank you for your company's vision and understanding of the vital importance of this research, despite misinformation spread by animal rights extremists, who aim to stop research animal transport.

Highly vocal animal rights extremists are attempting to halt all research which involves animal models, and to sway public opinion in their direction. These people represent a very small number of ndividuals, much less than the millions who are dependent on the discoveries brought about by humane, well-regulated animal research – not to mention the tens of thousands of scientists who rely on air travel to attend scientific conferences and to conduct their research. 

Neuroscientists today adhere to strict animal care guidelines, and animal research is highly regulated. Studies using animal models follow strict ethical guidelines. Airline transportation, provided by companies such as yours, ensures that laboratory animals are available for lifesaving biomedical research in universities, hospitals and research centers around the globe.

I again want to thank you for your support and commitment to scientific research through shipment of live animals for research.  

Yours truly,

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