The predicament of the young female monkeys employed in medical research has caused animal rights activists to become quite concerned.
Alpha Genesis, a corporation that performs medical research for a range of clientele, is presently housing the extremely young female monkeys, who weigh between 6 and 7 pounds, according to authorities.
Usually concentrating on medical diseases, such as brain abnormalities, these clients use animals to test the effects of medications, therapies, and other medical procedures.
“I am deeply concerned about the fate of these animals,” said Kathleen Conlee, vice president of animal research concerns for the nonprofit Humane Society of the United States.
What will happen to these baby monkeys now that they are part of a research institution worries Conlee. She stresses that the future is not bright for many of these animals.
Conlee says the monkeys will probably have to endure a life of pain, either as breeding animals whose progeny would be used in similar ways or as participants of lengthy trials.
Because the young are frequently taken from their mothers soon after birth, guaranteeing that they will also endure the same harsh circumstances, the breeding cycle can be especially upsetting.
The use of animals, especially monkeys, in such breeding and research projects is strongly condemned by the Humane Society. Conlee, who has long argued against animal testing, highlights the moral dilemmas associated with it.
She contends that the ongoing use of monkeys in medical research is out of date, particularly in light of the growing effectiveness of alternative technology.
These alternatives, which are grounded in human biology, may offer more trustworthy and compassionate approaches to researching illnesses and therapies.
The Humane Society has been outspoken in advocating for a complete ban on using animals in research. They contend that without causing animals to endure unnecessary suffering, technological developments such as in vitro testing and human-based models can yield important insights into medical diseases.
Conlee hopes that the research community will start giving these more moral and efficient technologies greater attention, which will eventually lead to less or no animal testing.
The predicament of Alpha Genesis’ newborn monkeys brings to light the continuous controversy surrounding animal testing in the medical industry.
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