The news of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaping the Alpha Genesis laboratory breeding centre in South Carolina on the 6th November has made global headlines. Whilst the coverage has largely avoided detail on the individual primates and the research procedures primates such as these are subjected to; the vast majority
Learn what highly-esteemed global experts in the fields of neuroscience, animal welfare, conservation, primatology and pharmacology have to say about primate experiments. These experts not only oppose them on ethical and moral grounds, but further explain how the majority of experiments on primates contribute very little towards advancing health outcomes
https://youtu.be/svjde5DB7Lk In a major step towards compassionate science, Australian non-profit Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) today on World Day for Animals in Laboratories unveils its “Honour Me With A Name” campaign, dedicated to ending primate experiments in Australia. This initiative not only shines a light on the ethical implications of using
Halfway down a quiet tree-lined Lawless Road in Churchill, Victoria, there is a large primate breeding and research facility. Although, aside from those who work there, the existence of this place remains largely a mystery. The facility’s location is not public knowledge. The gates are high – perhaps to keep
Cover Image: A macaque is kept in a cage by Mumememories for Getty Images Signature. Horrifying deaths uncovered via Freedom of Information disclosures to AFSA Between 2018 and 2022, the unexpected deaths of five macaques at a Gippsland breeding and research facility were reported in incident reports obtained by Animal-Free
On International Primate Day, Humane Research Australia launched the ‘Better Science For All’ video campaign, featuring Marty the Marmoset. The campaign, showcased on SBS On Demand and YouTube, highlights the harsh realities of animal experimentation and advocates for modern, animal-free research methods. Produced by Melbourne’s Jumbla studio, the video aims
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