USDA Probes AGI Monkey Abuse
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•US animal lab from which monkeys escaped accused of widespread abuse
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Alpha Genesis Incorporated ( AGI ) is accused of abuse and neglect’ and violations of the Animal Welfare Act .
Leaked documents show multiple primates held at AGI centres endured preventable traumatic injuries and deaths.
Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) alleges a lack of qualified personnel caring for the primates.
Primates are commonly used in toxicology testing and infectious diseases research.
Proponents say their use is essential for the development of medicines.
AGI also holds $ 19 m in US National Institutes of Health contracts.
The USDA is also reviewing additional allegations concerning the deaths of 20 long-tailed macaques.
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