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Group seeks info on UMC’s animal research From the Clarion-Ledger February 27, 2007 By Leah Rupp A Cincinnati-based animal-rights activist group has filed a public
records request with the University of Mississippi Medical Center in
Mississippi. The request, filed by Michael Budkie, director of Stop Animal
Exploitation Now!, asks for copies of primate research protocol, as well
as records of those housed there and what experimentation they have
undergone including photos, DVDs or video tapes. Several protesters gathered Monday on the State Street sidewalk in
front of UMC calling for the release of a monkey currently being held
there. The monkey, an 8-year-old macaque named Mowgli, had been at the
University of Connecticut before coming to UMC in October. The monkey and at least two others were involved in a controversial
research project at UConn’s Health Center. The other monkeys are dead.
Activists want Mowgli released to an animal sanctuary. UConn student Justin Goodman said, “We hope that the administration
recognizes that Mowgli has experienced insurmountable grief and trauma
and chooses to exercise some compassion.” In a written statement issued in early January, UMC officials said
the monkey “is in excellent health ... Like all animals owned by the
Medical Center, he receives daily care by a well-trained veterinary
staff.” That statement still stands, public information officers at the
university said today.
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