Netherlands Keeps Monkey Research With Conditions | Amsterdam News

The Netherlands is keeping monkey research alive for now, citing urgent public health needs, but pushing for a major shift toward animal-free alternatives. Despite a recent parliamentary push to phase out monkey experiments within five years, the government is allowing up to 150 annual experiments — mostly using a breeding colony where most monkeys are euthanized. Education Minister Rianne Letschert admits she’d prefer to end it, but says stopping now would be irresponsible. By 2030, the primate research center must boost its animal-free funding from 17% to 30%, and an independent review will assess if further cuts are possible. The government also insists on maintaining Europe’s only dedicated primate research facility amid global health uncertainties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dd228e385608025