The Primate Campaign focuses on the use of primates for research purposes in laboratories, particularly on two major campuses - Melbourne and Monash universities.

At Melbourne University experiments have been performed on monkeys in relation to deafness, invitro-fertilisation and Altzheimer's disease.

At Monash University research is being carried out into Parkinson's disease using monkeys. The primates are injected with a toxic chemical, MPTP, which produces symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. They are held in restraint chairs and electrodes are implanted through a hole in the skull. The monkeys are required to make responses to certain stimuli and are rewarded if they make the right response. Click here for more information on this campaign.

Animal Liberation, in conjunction with other groups working in this field, aims to expose such cruel and pointless research and works towards eliminating all forms of animal research. We are interested in hearing of cases involving:

• Procedures of questionable justification; frivolous or redundant research projects or classroom demonstrations involving animals.
• Cruel or abusive treatment of animals resulting in unwarranted pain and suffering.
• Instances where students were forced to practice or experiment on animals against their will.
• Gross negligence or irresponsibility related to sanitation, overcrowding, or improperly conducted surgical procedures.
• Experiments conducted without proper protocols or in violation of permits, including specific violations of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986.
• Outright mistreatment of animals unrelated to experimental procedures.
• Research that you believe to be invalid because of poor or sloppy experimental techniques.
• Cover-ups involving any of the above.

'Say No to Dissection' kits, for secondary school students, are available by contacting our office on (03) 9419 5188. See our page on Information for Students and Schools

Last updated 10 August 1997

Email: alib_vic@paradigm4.com.au

Return to Campaign Page

Return to Animal Liberation Home Page