CDC revises plan to retire research monkeys after biomedical community backlash
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David Grimm
Summary
The CDC initially announced plans to retire up to 162 research monkeys to the Born Free USA sanctuary in Texas, but after backlash from biomedical researchers who argued the plan was rushed and could endanger the animals, the agency has issued a new call for proposals opening the door for alternative facilities. Critics maintain that Born Free USA remains the leading option despite the revised process.
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· 3 pulledThe agency posted a new 'contract opportunity' over the weekend that opens the door for more facilities to apply.
Critics from the biomedical community claimed the plan was rushed and could endanger the animals.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has seemingly backtracked on a plan to send its research monkeys to a Texas sanctuary.
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