The California National Primate Research Center in Davis is one of seven national primate research centers in the U.S. The CNPRC has been in the news over the years, coverage has mostly focused on allegations of abuse and negligence of primates held in captivity. See our archive of articles on the CNPRC and UC Davis’ record with animal experimentation.
2019 UPDATES:
November 2019 the ASUCD passed a senate resolution to recognize non-human animal sentience, including animals at the UC Davis National Primate Research Center (NPRC).
PETA Sues for Footage of UC-Davis ‘Den of Horrors’ Monkey Laboratory – PETA.org
PETA files lawsuit against UC Davis over treatment of primates – The Aggie
Animal rights group sues UC Davis, demanding videos of alleged abuse of monkeys – SF Chronicle
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Tell your senator you support Primate Protection and Research Modernization Act of 2018: http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51135/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=25741
2016: UC Davis under investigation for lab animal deaths
2016: UC Davis to review animal care after USDA finds research violations
2013: Activist group riled over escape of 50 rhesus monkeys, and death of two, at UC Davis
2013: UC Davis research center cited in monkey deaths, 19 have died
2012: UC Davis researcher suspended over animal care allegations
NPRCUCD 2002 lawsuit: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-primate-center-expansion-lawsuit-settled
