University Pays to Settle Animal Abuse Charges
UC San Francisco agreed Friday to pay $92,500 to settle charges that it mistreated research animals, including allegations it penned them in dirty cages, over-bred monkeys and did not provide enough anesthesia to a sheep during surgery.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture charged the university with 61 animal welfare violations in 2004.
The university agreed to pay the money, without admitting responsibility, and to comply with the Animal Welfare Act, said university spokeswoman Corinna Kaarlela.
The alleged abuse occurred during research conducted between 2001 and 2003.
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