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CNPRC / ARS Heater Malfunction – August 2004 - Page 2 Buzz MMU 25616, BAR01 Buzz was to have a head post implanted by investigator Carol Barnes
and Carrie, a local veterinarian. According to protocol, both were to
remain in the room during the procedure. The Veterinarian left the room
while Barnes proceeded and inserted the restraints used to position the
head for surgery into the ears. Barnes wounded the animal's eardrum,
possibly unbeknownst to her, for nothing was done to care for the
injuries received. Buzz was reported several times by Animal Techs
during morning health rounds for having oozing ears. This was also
reported by Animal Techs during Buzz’s transport to his testing site on
grounds. Later he was reported as being lethargic. When he finally was
taken in by therapeutics it was found that what had started out as an
outer ear infection created by the wound inflicted by Barnes had at that
point escalated into a brain abscess. Buzz was in much pain during his last days. I expressed concern and
asked why he was being kept alive even though he was clearly in pain; I
was told that they were waiting to be able to collect data. If they
euthanized him to end his suffering, all research data would be lost. It
was intended from the beginning for Buzz to be euthanized at the end of
the project but it needed to be done in a way that data could be
collected from him. By prolonging his death for research the
investigator clearly stated that this animal’s welfare was secondary to
her research.
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