Background
In October 2006 the BUAV released the findings of an investigation into a factory farm for monkeys – one of the world's largest breeding centre for primates for the international research industry, Nafovanny in Vietnam. Nafovanny has the capacity for an astonishing 30,000 monkeys, and is even looking to expand further.
During the 12-month investigation, we found:
- Decrepit, rusty, broken enclosures
- Cramped and barren cages
- Little enrichment or attempt at 'natural surroundings'
- Solitary confinement of young monkeys to prepare them for isolation in laboratories
- Forced weaning of infants at six months instead of the recommended 18 months
