Here’s a link to a PDF of the result of the OHSU Oregon National Primate Research Center’s most recent AAALAC report.
What is it?
AAALAC stands for Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. It is an international non-profit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. This paperwork is the 2007 annual report prepared by OHSU for AAALAC. (more info below).
Interestingly, the primate center’s most recent AAALAC inspection occurred while PETA’s infiltrator was working for the center. That inspection resulted in the continued accreditation of the primate center and stands in sharp contrast to PETA’s claims.
What do they show?
Research institutions like OHSU are not required to be inspected and accredited by AAALAC. We choose to do it. In fact, OHSU’s primate center has been accredited for more than 30 uninterrupted years (since 1975). To be accredited, institutions undergo an extensive multi-day onsite inspection by international animal care experts. This occurs every 3 years. In addition, each accredited institution must file extensive annual reports.
Note: Here is a link to the full report.
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