Critter News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Worldwide Primates Inc. was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. The International Primate Protection League was active in exposing and urging prosecution of this case. According to this website , Worldwide Primates has received $2,411,795.00 Completion date: 2006-03-20.

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Critter News

MARCH 27, 2009

. # A May 23, 2007, USDA inspection revealed several problems with drainage and waste disposal operations, and peeling paint in primate housing areas. # A 2006 inspection found no problems. Tags: louisiana animal experimentation animal research animal cruelty new iberia research center animal welfare us.

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Critter News

JUNE 20, 2009

2) Charles River Laboratories, Sparks and Reno, NV: Two primates undergoing surgical procedures were handled improperly. The USDA also entered an out-of-court $10,000 financial settlement with Charles River for a May, 2008 when too-hot temperatures led to the deaths of 32 primates. One subsequently had to be euthanized.

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