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<p>The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) at Porton Down, Wiltshire,
is licensed by the Home Office to conduct the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) in-house
research involving the use of animals.</p><p>There are occasions when it is necessary
to euthanise an animal for its own welfare or for the welfare of the remaining breeding
population. Veterinary surgeons provide extensive advice on the welfare of the animals
and on the overall health of the breeding colony.</p><p>For 2016, 2017 and 2018, no
surplus marmosets were euthanised. Due to unsuccessful breeding, no marmosets were
euthanised in 2016; for 2017, one breeding marmoset was euthanised, and for 2018,
three breeding marmosets were euthanised on veterinary advice that it would not be
good for the animal's welfare and/or may risk the animal's health to carry on breeding.</p><p>Dstl
always considers what will be in the best interests for every animal's welfare and
follows the Home Office's Animal in Science Regulation Unit's advice on rehoming and
setting free, which is available to view on gov.uk.</p>
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