BBC examines the use of non-human primates in research

25th Oct 2016

Newcastle and Oxford Universities gave BBC access to their primate facilities for a feature that was aired on BBC Radio 4 on 18th October. 

The segment involved experimental procedures as well as interviews with scientists, welfare staff and Cruelty Free International (CFI). Colin Blackmore (BNA Patron and Past-President) featured in a live interview discussing the rationale for the use of non-human primates, how this research is regulated and the CFI's calls for this research to be ended.

To read the full article and gain more insight into animal facilities, please visit the BBC website