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Objective
Progenix
Research recognises and is fully cognisant that, as part of the intended
breeding programme, we have responsibility of stewardship for the animals in
our care. We also wish to ensure that the animals used are treated humanely,
afforded the highest level of animal care and are used in an ethical manner.
Policy
Statement
In
accordance with the above the following policy statement is made:
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Only
animals sourced, trapped and screened in accordance with our Primate
Procurement protocol will be used as breed stock for the facility. |
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Animals
will be housed in breeding troupes and have access to cage areas that
exceed those guidelines as set down by the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) / Universities Federation of
Animal Welfare (UFAW) (United Kingdom) working party. |
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The
breeding and nesting areas replicate, as far as possible, conditions
found in the animals' natural habitat and are furnished to allow for the
normal expression of behavioural activity, whilst providing a bio-secure
area. |
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Animals
are given access to potable water ad-libitum, a high protein
pelleted diet and fruit and vegetable supplements. |
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5.
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Animals
are regularly checked for health and clinical well-being and given
appropriate prophylactics/treatment as required. |
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Only
animals that are certified as fit to travel and with negative screen
results, as laid out in the Primate Procurement protocol, are considered
for use for scientific purposes. The release certificate is certified by
a suitably qualified Veterinary Surgeon. |
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